MediaTek2020-06-07T07:25:32+00:00https://www.mediatek.com/blog/blog.atomBy MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/blog/why-is-new-av1-video-streaming-such-a-game-changerHere's why new AV1 video streaming such a game changer2020-06-01T00:30:00+00:002020-05-27T04:46:49+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/AV1 is an ultra-high-performance video codec technology that delivers 20% more compression efficiency over existing VP9+, and it's introduction marks a landmark change in the video streaming industry. First released in 2018 by the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia), AV1 is royalty-free, crafted to replace the current VP9 codec and become the IETF Internet Video Codec (NETVC) standard.

With its improved data compression over existing standards, using AV1 means less data needs to be streamed for the same quality of video, or alternatively, it can unlock the capacity to add greater detail into the audio or visuals - with more bit-rate, more channels, or higher resolutions such as enabling 8KTV in native resolution streams.

Video streaming is the number one activity on smartphones, it's a driver of 5G services, and a principle use of smart TVs at home, so bringing AV1 video decoding capability to these platforms is clearly a must.

As a company with a long history in multimedia-related technologies ('media' is in our name), MediaTek is already embedding an in-house designed, hardware AV1 decoder into its devices starting with the Dimensity 1000 series 5G smartphone chip and the S900 8KTV chip. These are flagship-class platforms currently, and the technology will filter down to other tiers of products in due course. While many devices can benefit from AV1 today through software decoding via video playback apps or OS-level support, hardware decoding should always be preferred because it uses considerably less power – critical to battery-life in smartphones – and is inherently more reliable as software-based alternatives have to compete with other apps for CPU time.

MediaTek is working with some of the world’s most popular streaming services such as YouTube, while Netflix is also committed to bring AV1 to into Android platforms such as TVs and smartphones, with the potential of vehicles and other applications in future.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/first-5g-sa-vonr-call-made-by-a1-belarus-zte-and-mediatek-dimensity-1000First 5G SA VoNR call made by A1 Belarus, ZTE and MediaTek Dimensity 10002020-05-29T00:30:00+00:002020-05-27T04:58:43+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek and A1 Belarus successfully performed a 5G VoNR call using a smartphone featuring the Mediatek Dimensity 1000 Series and a 5G SA (standalone) E2E network using the n78 band (100MHz) deployed on ZTE equipment in the city of Minsk.

A1 Belarus, a member of the A1 Telekom Austria group, is one of the largest telecom operators in Central and Eastern Europe. Beyond this interoperability milestone, MediaTek is continuing to work on a full test program validating MediaTek 5G hardware on Eastern European 5G networks.

Details noted by the A1 announcement:

The frequency range of 3.5 GHz was used to launch A1's 5G connectivity. The test run of the 5G network by A1 made it possible to demonstrate a more than 10-fold increase in network capacity and data transfer speed compared to the current 3G/4G networks of the operator. So, during the first test, the network speed was maximally “dispersed” to 1.1 Gb/s. In standard testing mode with several terminals (receiving devices), the speed of downloading data to the device (downlink) is on average 300 Mb/s, the speed of uploading data to the Internet (uplink) is 150 Mb/s. At the same time, the network response speed (ping) varies within only 10-15 milliseconds. Test smartphone was powered by latest MediaTek Dimensity 1000 series SoC (System-on-Chip).

Pascal Lemasson, Associate Vice President, Corporate Sales and Business Development Europe at MediaTek, said: "We are happy to help our partners A1 and ZTE in the launch of one of the World’s first 5G SA networks. 5G SA architecture is a catalyst for many new innovative services including low latency applications for remote surgery, autonomous driving, smart manufacturing and many more. MediaTek is committed to this innovation pace, enabling devices with 5G connectivity powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity SoC series. The MediaTek Dimensity 5G chip families offer an unrivaled combination of superb performance, power efficiency and best-in-class user experience to the consumers".

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/moto-g8-power-lite-launches-in-indiaMoto G8 Power Lite launches in India2020-05-28T00:30:00+00:002020-05-27T04:58:37+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Moto G8 Power Lite has arrived in India via Flipkart, proving the best choice in the sub 10k segment. A smartphone for those who need 3-days of use, its extra-long battery life is thanks to a gigantic 5,000mAh battery plus its ultra-power efficient, 12nm MediaTek Helio P35 inside that provides a fast 2.3GHz octa-core CPU performance and gamer-friendly PowerVR GE8320 graphics.

The Moto G8 Power Lite features a large 6.5-inch VisionHD+ display with waterdrop notch and 8MP selfie camera nestled inside. At the back the three cameras mix a 16MP rapid focus primary camera, Macro Vision lens that can focus as close as 2.5cm, and dedicated depth sensor for perfect Portrait captures. The MediaTek Helio P35 provides its dual 4G SIM capability, while Moto adds a capable 4GB of memory, 64GB of storage plus separate microSD expansion slot.

The design is splash proof, with Motorola adding Google Lens support and its own intuitive Moto Actions into the mix. Choose from either a deep Royal Blue or brighter Arctic Blue styles.

Common features to both 10X versions include are 6.57-inch AMOLED displays with FullHD+ resolution with HDR10+ visuals and MiraVision enhancements, plus an in-display fingerprint sensor. The 180Hz touchscreen response rate means it’s got super-fast reactions for gaming. Both phones are available with memory and storage options up to 8GB and 256GB, respectively and are powered by a generous 4,520mAh battery, with the 10X Pro featuring premium 33W charging that will boost its battery up to 58% in just half an hour.

In addition to innate MediaTek Imagiq enhancements provided by the Dimensity 820, the Redmi 10X Pro provides slightly more capture choices with its four rear cameras mixing a 48MP main camera, 8MP wide angle, 8MP with OIS and up to 30X zoom, and 5MP macro camera. At the front there’s a super-sized 20MP camera for selfies. Meanwhile the 10X features a three camera setup of 48MP sensor, plus wide angle camera and another dedicated for depth sensing in portrait pics and videos, while at the front there's a 16MP snapper.

Other notable Redmi 10X series features include its MIUI 12 software, IP53 splash resistance, a USB-C port and a 3.5mm headphone socket.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/realme-launches-its-first-tvs-in-india-powered-by-mediatekRealme launches its first TVs in India, powered by MediaTek 2020-05-26T09:00:00+00:002020-05-26T21:51:37+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Realme has announced its first, own branded TVs in India that are also made in India! Pre-orders are open now ahead of the launch on June 2nd.

Sporting 32-inch (80cm) and 43-inch (108cm) sizes with bezel less designs and powered by a MediaTek quad-core processor. MediaTek is the world's largest supplier of TV chips by sales volume.

Both models feature Android TV, certified by Google, supporting the wide array of Google apps available, however for convenience, the remote control has Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube buttons for direct access. It also serves as the microphone for Google Assistant, which is also activated with its own dedicated button so you can ask questions, set reminders, and operate the TV hands-free.

Realme highlights its Chroma Boost Picture Engine, a peak 400-nits brightness and wide 178-degree viewing angles that together enhances colors and gives a home theater-like effect. Meanwhile audio is supplied through four integrated speakers with Dolby audio, although for people wanting more volume and range, Realme also launched a complementary soundbar that incorporates speakers and sub with 100W combined audio power.

Connectivity includes three HDMI ports, two USB ports, the internet can be hooked up via Ethernet or Wi-Fi and peripherals via Bluetooth.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/vivo-iqoo-z1-featuring-dimensity-1000vivo iQOO Z1 featuring Dimensity 1000+2020-05-26T04:30:00+00:002020-05-26T07:36:28+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The first smartphone sporting the flagship-class MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ is the vivo iQOO Z1, and it's now available in China with India following this summer. The Z1 pairs the impressive Dimensity 5G-integrated chip with features such as a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display with an ultra-fast, 144Hz refresh-rate that it's ideal for gaming. The display incorporates vivo's adaptive refresh rate and energy saving technologies.

In addition to its AV1 streaming readiness thanks to Dimensity's inbuilt hardware decoder, vivo hasn't neglected the audio part of the premium AV experience, with a set of stereo speakers and dual power amplifiers, plus unique enhancements to make sound effects more immersive in media and games.

The Dimensity 1000+ provides flagship-grade performance from its mix of octa-core CPU that includes four, premium Arm Cortex-A77 CPUs up to 2.6GHz, 9-core GPU and 6-core APU 3.0 AI processor. For connectivity, the Dimensity 1000+ provides a comprehensive 5G feature-set that includes 5G+5G dual SIM with VoNR, wide band coverage (n1/n3/n41/n77/n78/n79) and support for both non-standalone and standalone 5G networks. Local wireless connectivity is covered by Bluetooth 5 and ultra-fast 1Gbps Wi-Fi 6, along with adaptive network switching technologies to ensure the fastest and most reliable connection available is preferred.

Inside a generous 4,500mAh battery gets vivo's 44W Super Flash Charging, via USB-C port, that can boost it up to 50% in just 23 minutes and 100% in under an hour. vivo even adds its new VEG energy protection technology to effectively reduce energy consumption, further improving battery life.

Photography and video capture is backed by a bevvy of AI-camera tricks. At the back a triple camera setup mixes a 48MP main sensor with 112-degree wide angle and macro lens for close-ups down to 4cm, while on the front a 16MP selfie camera with fast aperture can capture bright photos even in low light.

The Z1 is available in Galaxy Silver or Space Blue with 6GB of LPDDR4X and up to 256GB storage, and features the iQOO UI with vivo's Jovi AI voice assistant, built atop of Android 10.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/lg-stylo-6-powered-by-mediatekLG Stylo 6 powered by MediaTek 2020-05-25T00:30:00+00:002020-05-23T02:03:02+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The LG Stylo 6 has arrived in the US, powered by MediaTek Helio P35. Its large 6.8-inch Full HD+ FullVisionTM display and DTS:X 3D Surround provides an edge-to-edge view with total immersion for videos and games, while the integrated stylus pen means you can easily take notes or edit pictures on its large surface.

The MediaTek Helio P35 pairs a fast octa-core Arm-Cortex A53 operating up to peak speeds of 2.3GHz, with a capable IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. Connectivity includes a reliable 4G modem featuring VoLTE, Band 71 (600MHz) support in the US and MediaTek TAS antenna technology for the most reliable connections. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5 wireless connectivity is also integrated, plus global GNSS with a dedicated sub-processor that provides more accurate location services with excellent power-efficiency. All this is integrated into the tiny, power-efficient 12nm chip for responsive performance on the go, whether in games, apps, taking notes, streaming video, or capturing photos.

The Stylo 6 features a large 13MP front-facing camera for big selfies of you and friends, while at the back three cameras provide dedicated capture hardware for standard, wide or portrait pictures. LG adds extra convenience with Google Lens and Google Assistant visual and voice AI enhancements.

The Stylo 6 includes the best of both worlds with a modern USB-C port while also keeping the 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. Its 64GB of internal storage is expandable with up to 2TB microSD cards, and the large 4,000mAh battery provides an extra-long 15 hours of talk time.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/what-is-miravisionWhat is MediaTek MiraVision? 2020-05-24T00:30:00+00:002020-05-20T04:52:26+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek MiraVision is a suite of display-enhancing technologies designed to improve visual quality of displays and video playback by intelligently altering picture attributes such as hue saturation, brightness, sharpness, resolution and frame-rate, among others. It's incorporated into a wide range of MediaTek products including TVs, smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, blu-ray players and even display-enabled AIoT devices and automotive infotainment.

MediaTek has been refining these technologies for over 20 years - 'media' is in our name - and throughout we’ve optimized MiraVision for each new product category, making it highly power-efficient, more responsive, and more context aware.

Resolution Upscaling

Our high-fidelity scaling and content classifier technologies guarantee unmatched quality preservation and increased visual details. With 4K TVs now the most popular in the market, but TV transmissions and internet streamed video in 4K resolution only currently account for 17% of all content viewed, so effective, high quality resolution upscaling is a critical feature we focus on.

Smartscreen

SmartScreen optimizes display readability while saving power. It first senses ambient lighting and evaluates the content on the screen. Then, our context-aware technology ensures the best viewing experience is delivered even in extreme lighting conditions, while optimizing energy consumption.

MediaTek’s industry first AI PQ technology is available in its Smart TVs and Dimensity smartphone 5G chips. AI PQ works by analyzing different types of scenes in real-time, and then processing this information with the PQ engine to apply the scene-adaptive settings to generate maximum picture quality. The scene detection can recognize common themes such as people, food, landscapes and architecture. Conventional picture quality settings offer a single fixed setting, compromising on real-time picture quality as the content watched varies at any time. With AI PQ and intelligent processing, MediaTek delivers truer picture quality without compromises.

MiraVision Enhanced HDR10+ Video Playback

MiraVision Video supports the latest HDR10+ standard for video streaming up to 4K resolutions. Even legacy HDR10 video can be upgraded to HDR10+ quality in real-time, with dynamic adjustment of every single frame. Since all smartphone displays are different, Imagiq is flexible and assess the display capabilities of different devices, optimizing accordingly via a unique re-mapping technology.

HDR Composer (SDR to HDR)

Dynamically and intelligently up-converts standard SDR video, whether captured from the camera or streamed from the cloud, to HDR quality with increased contrast, for breathtaking visuals and a cinematic experience that is visibly superior.

Our Chameleon Display technology monitors the environment and adjusts the display to mirror print-like viewing comfort on an electronic device.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/how-mediatek-is-revolutionising-gaming-smartphones-in-indiaHow MediaTek Helio G series is upgrading gaming smartphones in India2020-05-23T04:30:00+00:002020-05-20T02:57:21+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Leading Indian technology website, 91 mobiles, has listed the ways MediaTek Helio G series is revolutionizing gaming smartphones in the region. Highlighting how it has allowed Realme to launch gaming smartphones at affordable prices, phones like the Realme C3 and the recently launched Narzo 10 and Narzo 10A have changed how people perceive affordable phones that can really game well with top titles. Read the full article to see how MediaTek is bringing mobile gaming to the masses.
]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/wi-fi-6-home-routers-powered-by-mediatekWi-Fi 6 home routers powered by MediaTek2020-05-22T00:30:00+00:002020-05-20T04:23:09+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Wi-Fi 6 home routers featuring a combination of MediaTek MT7612A network accelerator and the latest MT7915 Wi-Fi 6 connectivity platform are now arriving on shelves. First to market include D-Link, TP-Link, and Buffalo for the Japanese market.

The MT7612A is an ultra-efficient dual core network accelerator platform that supports Linux and OpenWRT OS'. When partnered with the MT7915D (2T antenna for 2.4GHz and 2 antenna for 5GHz) it provides up to 1200 Mbps on the 5GHz band and 574 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band. Compared previous generation Wi-Fi 5 products, connectivity advancements such as MU-MIMO and OFDMA make the difference in connection reliability and effective speeds when many devices are sharing the same access point.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/8-best-features-of-the-mediatek-dimensity-8208 best features of the MediaTek Dimensity 8202020-05-21T00:30:00+00:002020-05-20T04:22:57+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Dimensity 820 provides premium 5G experiences in leading smartphones. Here’s the top 8 reasons why you’ll want one in your next phone upgrade:

1) Octa-core CPU with 4X Arm Cortex-A76 cores pumped up to 2.6GHz

Competitor alternatives in this market segment only offer two ‘Big’ Arm cores, whereas the Dimensity 820 provides four Arm Cortex-A76 pumped up to an ultra-fast 2.6GHz. It makes the difference when you need incredible responsiveness most, boosting performance in apps and gaming. The Arm Cortex-A76 is one of the most powerful CPU cores available today and the Dimensity 860 has four of them, plus four Cortex-A55 efficiency-focused cores in its octa-core processor within the 7nm chip.

2) 5G integrated into the chip

With the 5G modem integrated into the chip, rather than processor plus modem in a two-chip platform, it means the Dimensity 820 is considerably more power efficient than alternatives, plus its smaller platform size means brands get more space to use for things like cameras, bigger batteries, or other novel features in your smartphone.

The Dimensity 820 provides essential 2CC Carrier Aggregation where competitor alternatives do not. This technology enables higher average speeds and a seamless handover between two 5G connection areas across a coverage layer, where users receive over 30% greater throughput layer coverage than without CA.

4) MediaTek 5G UltraSave

Sometimes you need to download a little – like a few pictures, and sometimes a lot – like a video. MediaTek engineers have made the modem reactive to the data demand so it works to meet connectivity needs, avoiding excessive performance states, which would only waste power. This extensive power optimization comes from these technologies: Network Environment Detection, OTA Content Awareness, BWP and C-DRX. Read more about what they do here.

5) 5-core GPU & HyperEngine 2.0 game enhancements

With its combination of 5-core GPU built on flagship-class IP and an updated MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0, the Dimensity 820 is a gaming powerhouse. HyperEngine 2.0 comprehensively overhauls its technology suite for the 5G-era, enhancing the whole experience for gamers through networking optimization, touchscreen responsiveness, and picture quality enhancements. Read more detail about MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 here.

6) 120Hz Displays

120Hz displays are great for gamers who need the fastest response and zero-blur. They’re also beneficial to the everyday smartphone experience with notably smoother scrolling of webpages and animations in apps. Brands can offer the latest high resolution, all-screen FullHD+ displays with ultra-fast refresh rates creating smartphones with notably superior sensation.

Smartphones used to be photo-centric but today it’s all about video capture and streaming. What the Dimensity 820 offers is native 4K video capture with HDR. This means any environment you capture in – for example, bright daylight at the beach, the city lights at night, or at home going indoors and outdoors – the recorded experience is as close to visual as we’ve ever had it. In the background, autonomously, the chip is capturing faster than you’re recording, then merging the images together in real-time to create HDR imagery. This needs an immense performance and tightly interwoven camera, AI, imaging processor and vast memory bandwidth to perform effectively: and the Dimensity 820 makes all this to work together, seamlessly.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/amazon-launches-fire-hd-8-tablet-powered-by-mediatekAmazon launches Fire HD 8 tablet powered by MediaTek2020-05-19T04:30:00+00:002020-05-19T04:01:27+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Amazon has upgraded its popular Fire HD 8 tablet with faster performance and better Wi-Fi 5 connectivity, thanks to the MediaTek MT8186, and even added the convenience of wireless charging. As the name suggests this popular 8-inch tablet features a HD resolution display, plus Dolby stereo speakers and a microSD expansion slot that can now support up to 1TB of extra space, giving you plenty of leg-room for off-line media on long journeys.

Powering it is the MediaTek MT8168: a highly power-efficient 12nm SoC with fast peak performance thanks to its 2GHz quad core Arm-Cortex A53 CPU and 800MHz Arm Mali-G52-class graphics. An integrated 600MHz audio DSP provides the capacity to listen and process keywords with ultra-low power – making it ideal for Amazon Alexa voice assistant services.

At 355g the Fire HD 8 is light and portable but has still manages to boost battery life by 20% over the previous model. Amazon includes a new picture-in-picture mode so users can watch Prime Video or other streaming services while also using social feeds, chat apps, email, or web, for example. A Kid Edition Fire 8 HD tablet includes a large ruggedized case with built-in stand and helpful parental controls like Amazon FreeTime.

Amazon Fire 8 HD is available now in a choice of plum, twilight blue, black and white color options.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/5-things-that-make-realmes-narzo-10-a-great-buy5 things that make Realme’s Narzo 10 a great buy2020-05-16T00:30:00+00:002020-05-14T02:39:36+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Top Indian review site, 91 Mobiles, has listed the best 5 features that make the new Realme Narzo 10 a great buy. In addition to the beautiful design and gigantic battery, 91 Mobiles lists the advantages the MediaTek Helio G80 brings to the device through its HyperEngine enhancements for gaming, AI-camera quality, fast performance and supreme power-efficiency.

Highlights

The Narzo 10 is the first smartphone to come powered by the new MediaTek Helio G80 chipset

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/media-love-the-lenovo-chromebook-duet-powered-by-mediatekMedia love the Lenovo Chromebook Duet, powered by MediaTek2020-05-13T04:30:00+00:002020-05-18T05:49:33+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The new Lenovo™ Chromebook Duet is a highly portable 10.1-inch, 2-in-1 detachable laptop running Chrome OS and powered by the highly capable MediaTek Helio P60T / MT8183. Designed specifically for mobile productivity, the Duet includes an ultra thin, detachable laptop-grade keyboard with full trackpad and backstand to help you get meaningful work done on-the-go, wherever you are.

Media reviews of this new Chromebook Duet are consistently positive, highlighting its great capability, quality and surprising affordability, which ultimate creates a highly compelling device that redefines the Chromebook experience and expectation.

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“Thus far, the world of Chrome OS has only seen two kinds of tablets — premium, high-end devices like the Google Pixel Slate and low-end, education-focused ones like the Acer Chromebook Tab 10. The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet, which goes on sale today, aims to slot somewhere in the middle by bringing a well-rounded mid-tier spec sheet at an affordable price point.” -- 9to5Google

“During my briefing for the product, representatives from Google and Lenovo told me that the Duet was the result of over a year of collaboration with one another, and that many of the tablet-centric changes we've recently seen land in Chrome OS were built with this specific hardware in mind. I'm sure that's partly marketing and hype, but using the tablet, I think there's some truth to it. Chrome OS is a much better experience on a tablet these days, in no small part due to the new gesture navigation system.” -- Android Police

“Seriously, this thing feels way better than a $300 tablet (with included keyboard) deserves to feel.” -- Chrome Unboxed

“Chrome keeps growing in features and this two-in-one will continue to get updates every six weeks for the next eight years. As your main device, it's performance and size may be a little limiting. But if you're looking for something for pure mobility or as a secondary device, so far this seems to be a smart choice. I can certainly see why Chrome users are excited about it, especially at $300.” -- CNET

“The Chromebook Duet will surely be an attractive option for those who are entrenched in Google Classroom during remote learning, as well as a capable alternative to Apple's entry-level iPad.” -- CNN

“Really, the appeal of the Chromebook Duet comes from its value for money, not to mention a highly portable design that can last up to 10 hours on a charge, or enough to handle a day of work or school with room for some Android gaming afterward.” -- Engadget

“Lenovo claims that the Chromebook Duet can offer up to 10 hours of battery life, but the company may actually be underselling its device's longevity. I just checked in with our lab tester, and the Chromebook Duet hit 12 hours and 46 minutes on our battery test.” -- Laptop

“One thing is for sure, Lenovo Chromebook Duet certainly lives up to its name with its book-like appearance. Travelers, commuters -- and anyone else who's on-the-go -- will appreciate this Chromebook's tiny footprint as they hop from A to B without the burden of a heavyweight laptop.” -- Laptop Mag

“At those prices, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet is cheaper than an entry-level iPad or Surface Go 2, neither of which comes with a pen included. You could certainly argue that iPadOS and Windows are more useful tablet operating systems (since the iPad supports millions of tablet-friendly apps and the Surface Go supports… Windows apps). But Google’s browser-based Chrome OS has been getting more touch-friendly over time and now supports Android and Linux apps as well as native Chrome OS apps.” -- Liliputing

The faster G80 offers an octa-core CPU with a pair of powerful Arm Cortex-A75 operating up to 2GHz and Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8GHz, while its Mali-G52 GPU can reach peak speeds of 950MHz, amping up gaming performance and to make the Narzo 10 stand-out.

The Realme Narzo 10 ships with Android 10 and the latest Realme UI. Its 6.5-inch full screen display features a ‘mini-drop’ front-facing camera and a custom Eye Care mode. Meanwhile, inside, a massive 5000mAh battery – Realme’s largest – gives a typical 12 hours of game-time, nearly 21 hours of video watching or over two days (54 hours) of constant music. This giant battery can be boosted via its 18W fast charge (USB-C).

Realme offers the Narzo 10 with 4GB memory and 128GB storage, while the Narzo 10A is offered with a 3GB memory and 32GB storage. Both have the option of microSD storage to expand into, plus dual 4G SIM for connectivity choice.

Comparatively the Realme Narzo 10A may sound similar to the more powerful '10 but there are distinct differences. In addition to the MediaTek Helio G70 inside and different color options, it features a triple rear camera setup with a 12MP primary camera, a 2MP portrait camera and 2MP macro camera and the front houses a 5MP selfie camera. The cameras get AI-enhanced capture modes such as AI Beautification, HDR, Panorama, and time lapse.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/11-best-features-of-the-mediatek-dimensity-100011 Best Features of the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+2020-05-12T04:30:00+00:002020-05-12T00:47:17+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek has refined the Dimensity 1000 Series with the Dimensity 1000+. This enhanced 5G-integrated chip features a number of user experience upgrades in gaming, video playback and connectivity power-efficiency. Here’s its best 11 features:

When downloading a lot 5G is more power-efficient per bit transferred than 4G, but some activities like streaming music, surfing the web or background OS updates don’t require 5G's super bandwidth or ultra-low latency. Therefore, an intelligent modem design is required to actively balance the performance needs of any activity with the view of besting power efficiency. With the 5G modem integrated into the chip already, MediaTek has further extended its power efficiency advantage through 5G UltraSave technologies that include OTA Content Awareness, Network Environment Detection, Dynamic BWP and Connected DRX.

Compared to previous cellular generations, 5G services are being rolled out faster than ever before, with many regions unlocking carrier aggregation services to quickly provide its essential benefits.

Current 2CC carrier aggregation brings significant performance and connection reliability benefits such as higher average speeds, over 30% greater coverage layer and a seamless handover between two 5G connection areas. It’s easy to see how CA is a must-have feature for 5G smartphones.

By combining the performance of two connections, the Dimensity 1000 Series gives the fastest 5G NR at up to 4.7Gbps downlink from a single-chip.

MediaTek HyperEngine is designed to enhance the whole smartphone gaming experience and the latest HyperEngine 2.0 packs upgrades for the 5G-era. It includes four main "Engines" that cover networking enhancements, rapid response, picture quality and resource management.

MiraVision is an exclusive display technology suite that intelligently adjusts a wide range video stream factors, including color, brightness, contrast, sharpness, and dynamic range, to bring a cinema-grade visual experience to the small screen. The Dimensity 1000 features AI-PQ (picture quality), HDR Composer that upgrades SDR to HDR quality with sub-frame precision and even HDR10+ content is enhanced beyond the metadata for the most incredible movies and videos.

5) 144Hz displays

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Series enables the fastest 144Hz Full HD+ displays available today. These ultra-high refresh rate displays are not just a supreme sensation for gamers, they’re also beneficial to the everyday experience with notably smoother scrolling of webpages and animations in apps.

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Series is the world’s first mobile SoC with hardware decoding for AV1 video. AV1 is the latest and most advanced video streaming technology, which is supported by major content makers and video streaming services, such as Google and Netflix. It can pack in more visual detail, crisper sound, and higher resolutions without adding significantly to bandwidth costs. Hardware decoding is a major advantage in that it’s incredibly power efficient, enabling users to watch their favorite shows and movies for longer.

Multi-frame 4K HDR video captures frames at different exposures and intelligently fuses them into a single video stream, all in real-time. It allows users to capture accurately and effortlessly, even in environments with extremes of bright and dark, regardless of whether it’s a single moments photo or a video of the whole event.

8) 4.5TOPS AI Processor

MediaTek APU 3.0 (dedicated AI processor) houses six AI processors and offers a huge 4.5 TOPS performance. With two big cores, three small cores and a single tiny core, this diverse mix of core types is designed to accommodate the wide variety of AI-enhanced features in modern smartphones, whether AI-camera, AI-assistant, in-app or OS-enhancements that make up modern smartphone experiences.

Wielding such huge performance potential gives app designers and smartphone brands the freedom to develop new and innovative experiences for their users.

9) Location that keeps working even when satellites are unavailable

With comprehensive dual-band GNSS the Dimensity 1000 Series provides the most accurate location ever, wherever you are; however, when you head into parking garages or tunnels GNSS is not always available. The Dimensity 1000 Series includes a revolutionary new positioning engine that uses sensor fusion technology to provide the longest, most accurate dead reckoning location performance compared to any other smartphone, so you can continue to know where you are.

MediaTek has led in dual SIM technologies since 2008, including the first chip with dual 4G SIM and Dual VoLTE in 2017 that revolutionized many global smartphone markets. We’re continuing our dual SIM leadership with the Dimensity 1000 Series that provides dual 5G SIM technology with VoNR, for a consistent user experience through speed and service quality via both connections.

11) Wi-Fi 6

MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Series integrates the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.1+ standards for the fastest and most efficient local wireless connectivity. Wi-Fi 6 performance offers gigabit-class performance, so even when you can't get 5G an internet connection can remain ultra-fast and reliable.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/8-best-features-of-the-mediatek-helio-g858 best features of the MediaTek Helio G852020-05-12T00:30:00+00:002020-05-05T07:44:29+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Sliding neatly into the gap between the G80 and G90T, the new MediaTek Helio G85 pumps up the performance in fast and affordable gaming smartphones. Here’s why you’ll want one in your next smartphone:

MediaTek HyperEngine game technology is an array of complementary enhancements aimed at boosting the whole smartphone gaming experience. It does this through intelligent resource management that ensures sustained performance and longer gameplay; the most reliable network connections that ensure you always stay connected; and picture quality upgrades.

3) Incredible AI-Camera

We’ve boosted the performance of popular AI-camera tasks such as object recognition for apps such as Google Lens, Smart Photo Albums, scene detection and segmentation with background removal, as well as Bokeh-shot enhancements.

4) Multi-Camera Smartphones

Most new smartphones feature three or four cameras to allow different kinds of photography, like a wide-shot of friends, or the scenery on holiday, a zoom lens to capture something in the distance, or a macro lens that captures super close-ups - the G85 supports all these so you'll get lots of choices from your favorite smartphone brands.

5) Integrated Voice on Wakeup

A variety of virtual assistants support our daily lives in different ways. The G85 integrates an ultra-low power voice on wakeup engine that’s ready for smartphone brands to use with their own assistants or popular alternatives such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

6) Highly Accurate Inertial Navigation

The MediaTek Helio G85’s leading design of inertial navigation provides an accurate location when underground, driving through tunnels and in any other situations where GNSS services are unavailable. With the ability to understand its orientation and direction the G85 can be placed in any position.

7) Fast & Reliable Wi-Fi

Integrated Wi-Fi 5 provides fast and reliable wireless connectivity and a commonly deployed standard. Its Bluetooth/Wi-Fi co-existence design assures a reliable connection when both technologies are used simultaneously, such as streaming music to wireless headphones.

8) Dual 4G SIM with Dual VoLTE/ViLTE

Continuing MediaTek's DSDS (dual SIM, dual standby) leadership, the G85 provides dual 4G VoLTE and 4G data that's essential for many users. It means a seamless user experience from either 4G data connection, while VoLTE and ViLTE services from either connection (pending carrier support) provide the best call and live video experience, with faster call setup time and noticeably better sound quality.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/best-8-features-of-the-dimensity-8008 best features of the Dimensity 8002020-05-11T00:30:00+00:002020-05-05T07:44:23+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Packing in plenty of big core muscle into premium 5G smartphones, the Dimensity 800 is available in smartphones now. Here’s the top 8 reasons why you’ll want one in your 5G upgrade this year:

1) Four Arm Cortex-A76 cores

While an octa-core CPU is standard these days, integrated four ‘Big’ Arm cores within makes the difference when your apps and games demand CPU performance. The Arm Cortex-A76 is one of the most powerful available today and the Dimensity 800 includes 4X, in addition to the 4X Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, all operating up to 2GHz. Competitor alternatives in this market segment only offer two ‘Big’ cores, giving the Dimensity 800 a distinct advantage of up to 26% more multi-core performance.

2) 5G integrated into the chip

What a “5G integrated SoC” means is that it’s all in a single chip, rather than processor plus modem in a two-chip platform. All MediaTek Dimensity smartphone chip designs are 5G integrated, making them more power efficient, and a smaller platform size so brands get more space to use for things like cameras, bigger batteries, or other novel features.

Read more about these 5G modem technologies, and how MediaTek is working with global operators to validate these new technologies in our 5G progress and partnerships page.

3) 5G UltraSave

One particular feature-set within the integrated 5G modem is MediaTek’s 5G UltraSave. Sometimes you need to download a little – like a picture, sometimes a lot – like a video. What MediaTek engineers have done is make the modem component reactive to the data demand so it’s working to meet needs only, but not excessively, which would waste power. This extensive power optimization comes through these technologies: UltraSave Network Environment Detection, OTA Content Awareness, BWP and C-DRX. Read more about what they do here.

4) HyperEngine 2.0 game enhancements

The Dimensity 800 features an updated MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 for 5G generation smartphones. The 2.0 comprehensively overhauls the entire stack of features with technologies that enhance the whole experience for gamers, including networking optimization, touchscreen responsiveness, and picture quality enhancements. Read more detail about MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 here.

5) 120Hz Displays

High frame rate displays are ideal for gamers that need a lightning fast response without lag. Using the Dimensity 800 brands can build smartphones with enhanced displays such as 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate. The faster refresh rate improves the look of gamers with noticeably smoother movement onscreen, and also the experience of everyday use such as in-app animations and webpage scrolling too.

6) An AI processor capable of 2.4TOPS

The Dimensity 800 includes a MediaTek APU 3.0 capable of 2.4TOPS, which is faster than the previous APU 2.0 in the premium Helio P90. A high-performance, dedicated AI processor makes even complex AI tasks real-time, and enables brands and app developers more potential to unlock new and exciting ways to use your smartphone. Currently AI-Camera enhancements dominate the field, and the APU 3.0 can breeze through them with exceptional power efficiency. It includes not just the usual INT8/16 processing capability, but also more accurate FP16 (floating point) too for better accuracy in activities such as visual segmentation and depth processing.

7) Multi-Frame 4K HDR Video with an HDR-native ISP

Smartphones used to be photo-centric but today it’s all about video capture and streaming. What the Dimensity 800 offers is native 4K video capture with HDR. This means any environment you capture in – for example, bright daylight at the beach, the city lights at night, or at home going indoors and outdoors – the recorded experience is as close to visual as we’ve ever had it. In the background, autonomously, the chip is capturing faster than you’re recording, then merging the images together in real-time to create HDR imagery. This needs an immense performance and tightly interwoven camera, AI, imaging processor and vast memory bandwidth to perform effectively: and the Dimensity 800 makes all this to work together, seamlessly.

8) 7nm

Leading features need leading physical production, and the Dimensity 800 is built using the latest 7nm production process from TSMC. By creating a chip using the leading-edge fabrication technology gives the best integration of components and exceptional baseline of power efficiency.

The results show a clearly flatter line for the MediaTek Helio G90T, which produces a higher average performance with a variance of less than 3FPS (0.46%). It sustains the performance and closely matches the maximum display refresh rate of the smartphone, yielding the best user experience.

This result showcases the real-world advantage of MediaTek HyperEngine gaming enhancements. It's Resource Management Engine acts to sustain performance and minimize FPS jitter during long gaming sessions through intelligent, dynamic management of CPU, GPU and memory.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-and-youtube-enable-av1-video-streams-on-androidMediaTek and YouTube enable AV1 video streams on Android2020-05-08T00:30:00+00:002020-05-11T08:44:27+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/YouTube video streams are moving to use the latest AV1 video codec, and they’ll work natively on the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Series. With 30% more compression efficiency over existing VP9, AV1 lets users stream the same quality for less data, or opt for an upgrade in resolution, visual and audio quality for the same bit-rate.

The Dimensity 1000 is the world’s first smartphone chip to integrate a hardware-based AV1 video decoder, enabling it to playback up to 4K resolution at 60 fps with leading power efficiency. Video streaming is most common activity for smartphone users, so power-efficient video decoding to maximize battery life will positively affect a huge number of people. Combined with its ultra-fast 5G connectivity in a single chip, the Dimensity 1000 simply gives the best experience through superior design and capability. The Dimensity 1000 also has hardware decoding for older h264 and more current HEVC (h265) and VP9 as well, giving it comprehensive codec coverage.

Hardware decoding AV1 support for YouTube streams follows our recent support for AV1 on Netflix streams too. As you'd expect from a company with media in its name, we're at the forefront of the industry new streaming codec changeover, with the Dimensity 1000 Series for smartphones and MediaTek S900 for 8K TVs (with Android TV) as the first among a new ecosystem of products AV1 support.

This 6.53-inch smartphone has an all-coverage FullHD+ resolution 'DotDisplay' with dot cut-out for the 13MP selfie camera. The display features TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification and Redmi adds Gorilla Glass 5 on top for supreme scratch protection.

At the back, the four camera setup has a 48MP main camera, an 8MP 118-degree ultrawide lens, a macro camera and another dedicated for depth sensing. A fingerprint scanner sits below the cameras.

The Redmi Note 9 is offered with 3/64GB or 4/128GB memory and storage options and boasts an exceptional 5,000mAh battery, and ships with Android 10 OS. Choose from green, grey and white color options and has a 'splash-proof nano coating' that goes through a 30-strage manufacturing process.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/oppo-a92s-launches-first-with-dimensity-800OPPO A92s launches - first with Dimensity 8002020-05-05T06:30:00+00:002020-05-05T06:26:20+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The OPPO A92s is the first smartphone with a Dimensity 800 at its heart. It merges this premium 5G-integrated chip with an ultra-fast 120Hz display, four cameras at the back, plus a pair facing frontwards within the all-screen display. OPPO offers either 6/128GB or 8/256GB memory and storage options, and dark or light color styles to buy.

With its four, powerful Arm Cortex-A76 cores in the octa-core CPU, the Dimensity 800 provides a considerable upgrade to this segment of smartphones. Four ‘Big’ Arm cores give it the grunt to handle demanding games, launch apps faster and anything else that weighs on CPU time. In addition, it integrates a powerful quad-core Arm NATT GPU, a MediaTek APU 3.0 dedicated AI processor and HDR-native imaging processor for incredible pics, videos and streams. The comprehensive, fully integrated 5G modem is capable of everything 2G-5G, offers cutting edge features like 5G/4G Dynamic Spectrum Sharing and is also capable of supporting the latest 5G standalone networks.

OPPO A92s showcases a gorgeous 6.57-inch FullHD+ display with over 90% coverage in its tall 20:9 ratio. The ultra-fast 120Hz refresh rate provides super-smooth movement for gamers, or on-screen animations and scrolling of webpages, for example. The four cameras mix a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, plus dedicated depth sensor for portrait captures and a macro lens. At the front, a 16MP primary camera is partnered with another dedicated depth sensor. The Android 10 OS is partnered with OPPO ColorOS 7.0.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/5-best-bits-of-the-oppo-reno-3-pro91 Mobiles: 5 best bits of the OPPO Reno3 Pro 2020-04-25T00:30:00+00:002020-04-24T07:12:13+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/91 Mobiles has reviewed the latest OPPO Reno 3 Pro (Indian edition), powered by the MediaTek Helio P95, and picked its five best features. These included the versatile AI and cameras, smooth gaming and fast connectivity with Dual 4G SIM - all of which are directly enabled by the P95! Check out the full list and deeper insights and see why you should aim to get the new Reno 3 Pro in India.
]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/q-a-with-david-ku-cfo-corporate-executive-vice-presidentQ&A with David Ku, CFO & Corporate Executive Vice President 2020-04-21T00:00:00+00:002020-04-21T03:21:50+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/We sat down with David Ku, CFO & Corporate Executive Vice President, to talk about MediaTek’s diverse and growing portfolio. We discussed what lies ahead for MediaTek in terms of innovation, priority markets and how the company is driving the 5G landscape.

MediaTek is known for powering smartphones with its system-on-chips, or SoCs. Now, we’re seeing more MediaTek-powered devices across other verticals like smart homes, automotive, wearables, connectivity, and more. Can you tell us about the breadth of MediaTek’s product portfolio?

MediaTek’s diverse line of products and its ability to work across platforms have allowed us to lead the market in all the verticals you mentioned. Our work in the mobile industry does drive about one third of our overall business, but we’re also a key player when it comes to AIoT, Analog and ASIC in a variety of other market segments.

We’re delivering high-end features – such as power-efficiency, multimedia support and AI – and we tailor our chipsets for various applications and devices. For one example, look at MediaTek’s AIoT platform: it provides companies like Tonal with both the software package and hardware reference design to power AI vision, high clarity display and a seamless connection to smart accessories via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Our advancement in these core technologies enables our customers like Tonal to expand and innovate their products and take the end-user experience to the next level.

What are the main advancements we will see in future devices powered by MediaTek?

When it comes to future devices, 5G will clearly be one of the biggest drivers of growth for the tech industry. The lightning fast connection will support more powerful technology, with devices becoming more incorporated with AI and human intelligence. AI is an important piece for the success of 5G. We call it the need for smart and fast (AI and 5G) across markets including smartphones, smart home, AIoT and smart cars. 5G will drive change and growth in smart devices and we’re excited to help power these incredible advancements.

We’re also very focused on AI which is being enabled through cutting-edge technologies like edge computing. More and more computing power is needed on the device – the edge – as well as in the cloud. There is a ton of potential for growth and innovation in AI. For instance, MediaTek’s Helio P90 chip supports “contextual awareness,” or real-time object recognition, to automatically identify a product in a photo and provide users with information like pricing and customer reviews.

The other area where we’re seeing an opportunity to grow is in the ASICs market. As companies try to meet the rising performance demands for the latest technologies – including in areas like data switching where massive amounts of information are being processed – they will need customized integrated circuits. The MediaTek ASICs platform provides unique and specific solutions that most companies no longer provide or have ASIC experience to produce.

How would you describe MediaTek’s current position in the 5G market?

MediaTek is ahead of the curve when it comes to 5G technology. Our SoC's – like the Dimensity 1000 series and Dimensity 800 series – will power a new level of connectivity, in everything from smart homes to smartphones, wearables and vehicles.

The MediaTek Dimensity 5G family is our smartphone series with an integrated modem, meaning we have single chip solutions for 5G that are more power efficient and take up less space so device makers have more room to innovate. The Dimensity 800 series for mid-range devices will help to bring 5G capabilities to everyone. All of our 5G SoC's come with additional technologies MediaTek is known for, including advanced gaming features, like our HyperEngine technology, as well as imaging and multimedia advancements. We also work with Intel to create 5G connected notebooks, and our Dimensity 1000 SoC powers the new Oppo Reno 3 smartphone. Our presence in 5G-enabled devices will only continue to grow in the coming years.

How is MediaTek incorporating AI into IoT and supporting the current trend that is expanding that market?

MediaTek’s broad expertise allows us to deliver next-gen AI enhancements through our chipsets, resulting in sharper displays, faster object recognition, and voice recognition in IoT devices. Through MediaTek’s AIoT program, we help companies of all sizes incorporate exciting AI features and capabilities in a wide range of IoT devices. This includes products like the Amazon Fire TV Stick and Fire TV, along with the Amazon Echo and Ecobee Smart Thermostat with voice control. We're also creating AI platforms for smart connected health and fitness wearables, smart home devices and machine-to-machine products.

To enable manufacturers to design secure IoT devices, our AIoT chipsets have Arm’s TrustZone security built-in and come with long term support for operating system updates and security patches. Additionally, MediaTek developed a MT3620 microcontroller unit (MCU) chip in collaboration with Microsoft for direct integration of Microsoft Azure Sphere security solution. With the MT3620, manufacturers can develop secure IoT devices connected to Microsoft Azure Cloud services.

We have seen a lot of news surrounding smart cars and developments in the automotive industry. Could you provide any details around MediaTek’s experience and future plans in this market?

Our Autus program is designed for automakers and their suppliers. The Autus hardware and software features best-in-class technologies that will be the foundation for autonomous vehicles. For instance, our Autus R10 chip is used for multiple applications including blind spot detection and automatic parking assistance. And the Autus I20 SoC supports applications across in-car entertainment systems and displays by enabling devices and applications to more easily connect to the built-in car display monitor.

As cars become even more complex, demand for automotive semiconductors will also increase and will continue to be a major long-term growth engine for MediaTek.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/efy-group-selects-mediatek-as-a-member-of-the-advisory-panel-in-indiaEFY Group selects MediaTek as advisory panel member in India2020-04-20T00:30:00+00:002020-04-20T19:48:25+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/EFY Group (Electronics Bazaar) has selected MediaTek as a member of its advisory panel. Mr. Anku Jain, MD of MediaTek India, will represent the company on the panel. EFY Group media focuses on India’s electronics industry and collaborates with a wide range of its industry and trade associations.

MediaTek will contribute unique industry insights to its audience, growing our representation in the Indian market and reflecting our leading role in the B2B industry.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/ulefone-armor-x7-ruggedized-with-android-10Ulefone Armor X7: Ruggedized with Android 102020-04-19T00:30:00+00:002020-04-17T12:55:45+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Armor X7 is Ulefone's latest ruggedized smartphone design, featuring Android 10 out the box and a nimble MediaTek Helio A20 inside. The comprehensive design meets military standard 810G spec with IP68 and IP69K protection, plus importantly for those working in hazardous areas and extreme environments, it can even be used while wearing gloves and supports face unlock security. A customizable button on the side can be clicked three different ways - single, double or long-click – with each able to trigger seven different modes, including push-to-talk.

The Armor X7 offers essential specs - such as a large 4,000mAh battery. When paired with the ultra-efficient, 1.8GHz quad-core Helio A20 chip, you get 430 hours of standby and 13 hours continuous talk time, so don't have to worry about battery life. The A20 also provides an fast LTE connectivity with dual 4G SIM support and VoLTE services.

NFC adds tap-and-go convenience, while the water-proof 13MP rear camera with dual-flash will capture pics in any setting, even underwater. Up to 128GB of expandable storage gives it plenty of extra leg room, while the 5-inch HD display means easy one-handed use in the field.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-aiot-develop-your-own-smart-deviceMediaTek AIoT - Develop your own Smart Device2020-04-14T00:30:00+00:002020-04-16T23:21:29+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The biggest change in IoT is a shift of data processing from cloud to the edge. This is happening hand-in-hand with the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, which is reforming almost every industry in the world, including IoT. As edge devices are becoming more capable they are embracing AI processing, which has created the flourishing AIoT industry. These allow more nuanced devices that offer a number of benefits such as:

Faster response times: Processing information locally on a device, rather than sending information to the
cloud, reduces lag time for a better user experience.

Growing demand for user privacy and data protection:
Users are sharing more and more information with their devices, making
privacy and data protection more of a concern. Edge AI processing
minimizes security risks by keeping information on a device, instead of
sending it back and forth to the cloud.

Need for ubiquitous function availability: Edge AI allows consumers to use smart functions on their devices even when they are not connected to the Internet.

Ease connection requirements: Statista predicts
that by 2025 there will be over 75 billion IoT devices installed
worldwide. This continuous growth of data created by Internet-connected
devices has been posing a challenge for network infrastructure;
processing information at the edge reduces the burden on networks.

Situational or environmental awareness: Enabling each device to make decisions in real-time based on what's happening around them. For example, building management services that
react to different hotspots of temperature and humidity, or smart cities
where traffic signals react to changes in traffic flows, or street lights
that act according to local brightness or the presence of people.

MediaTek is one of the few companies globally that is enabling true AIoT devices thanks to its unique capability in highly energy efficient, high performance SoCs, its development of an industry-leading AI processor for embedded devices and its unmatched global ecosystem of partners.

MediaTek's AIoT program can be applied to home, enterprise, industrial, healthcare, retail, cities or any other IoT-driven spaces. It is spurring AI innovation from startups and emerging brands up to large enterprises and the biggest names, with the aim of designing a wide range of AIoT devices for new user experiences and new market opportunities.

It's easier than ever to get a new idea off the ground. Simply start with one of the 'Pumpkin' hardware development kits, choose from the wide range of peripheral add-ons, connectivity and variety of software stack. From there, product developers can then embrace MediaTek's huge AIoT partner ecosystem than includes a range of global ODMs, IDHs, design services and much more, driving a design as far as desired.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/realme-6i-launches-powered-by-mediatek-helio-g80Realme 6i launches in Europe powered by MediaTek Helio G802020-04-13T08:00:00+00:002020-04-07T08:45:45+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Realme 6i is now available in Europe, and it’s powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G80 gaming chip. The G80 offers an octa-core CPU with a pair of powerful Arm Cortex-A75 operating up to 2GHz and Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8GHz, while its Mali-G52 GPU can reach peak speeds of 950MHz, amping up gaming performance and making the Realme 6i stand-out.

Styled by famed Japanese industrial designer, Naoto Fukasawa, the Realme 6i has adopted a specialized coating and polishing process that allows the ‘green tea’ or ‘milk white’ colors to exhibit a unique matte striped effect that’s described as ‘delicate’ and ‘comfortable’.

The styled rear side also houses the quad-camera array with 48MP main camera, 119-degree ultra-wide angle, macro lens that focuses down to 4cm and specialized B&W sensor for unique Portrait pics and its ‘Super NightScape’ low-light photography enhancement. The 16MP selfie camera features Realme's AI Beauty, and ‘Super Clear Selfie’ capture.

The 6.5-inch full screen display features a ‘mini-drop’ front-facing camera and a custom Eye Care mode. Meanwhile, inside a massive 5000mAh battery – Realme’s largest – gives a typical 12 hours of game-time, nearly 21 hours of video watching or over two days (54 hours) of constant music. An 18W fast charge via USB-C boosts the giant battery back up in no-time.

The MediaTek Helio G80 is partnered with up to 4GB of fast LPDDR4X memory and 128GB of storage, plus additional microSD card slot. Realme makes sure this extra expansion is always available thanks to its 3-slot system that allows dual 4G SIM plus microSD together. Realme ships the smartphone with its new Realme UI / ColorOS 7 based on Android 10.

Gordon Laing is a professional photographer and the editor of http://cameralabs.com. He is the author of “In Camera”, a book that contains a tutorial on JPEG photography with no post-processing. Gordon is a journalist with over 25 years of experience and a keen photographer since childhood who also loves eating and traveling. He shares his personal work @cameralabs on Instagram and Twitter. Check out his gear reviews at cameralabs.com, on YouTube, or in the Cameralabs Photography Podcast on iTunes.

The Moto G8 Power Lite features a large 6.5-inch VisionHD+ display with waterdrop notch and 8MP selfie camera nestled inside. At the back the three cameras mix a 16MP rapid focus primary camera, Macro Vision lens that can focus as close as 2.5cm, and dedicated depth sensor for perfect Portrait captures. Moto includes up to dual 4G SIM, a capable 4G of memory, and 64GB of storage plus microSD expansion slot.

The design is splash proof, with Motorola adding Google Lens support and its own intuitive Moto Actions into the mix. Choose from either a deep Royal Blue or brighter Arctic Blue styles.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/oppo-ericsson-and-mediatek-together-enable-vonrOPPO, Ericsson, and MediaTek together enable VoNR2020-04-09T04:30:00+00:002020-04-09T04:28:56+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek has collaborated with OPPO and Ericsson to successfully test VoNR (Voice/Video on New Radio) calls using a modified commercial smartphone from OPPO featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Series SoC, while using an end-to-end 5G Standalone(SA) network powered by Ericsson Radio System products and solutions.

VoNR is the next-generation of call service that completely relies on the 5G network (SA architecture). Compared with earlier call services, VoNR provides significantly lower latency, greatly improved sound quality and picture quality, resulting in an elevated overall experience for users. Together, the three companies efforts are ensuring that even early adopters can achieve a more complete 5G experience.

“MediaTek is committed to giving consumers an unparalleled 5G experience via innovative technology. As a strategic partner of OPPO, we are helping develop a superior device experience for 5G voice and video calls,” said JS Pan, General Manager of Wireless System Design and Partnership at MediaTek.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/infinix-note-7-launches-powered-by-mediatek-helio-g70Infinix Note 7 launches powered by MediaTek Helio G702020-04-09T02:30:00+00:002020-04-09T02:27:09+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The 'Note' branding is synonymous with large displays, and Infinix has taken this to the next level with its Note 7. Featuring a king-size 6.95-inch, 20.5:9 ratio display, the 91.5% screen-to-body ratio and the unintrusive 16MP punch-hole camera gives it a modern styled all-screen feeling. The combination extra-large display plus its DTS 3D audio provide an exceptional mobile audio-visual experience.

Inside, the Infinix Note 7 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G70, with up to 6GB of memory and 128GB of storage, plus microSD card expansion slot. The large display has large 5,000mAh battery to match, and for recharging it fast, Infinix adds its 18W Super Charge 3.0.

At the back a 48MP primary camera is supported by 2MP macro camera, plus dedicated assistive cameras for depth sensing and low-light capture. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor and AI face-unlocking provide security functions.

AnandTech recently approached us and said they are writing an article that accuses MediaTek of cheating on benchmarking tests. We want to make it clear to everyone that MediaTek stands behind our benchmarking practices. We also think this is a good time to share our thoughts on industry benchmarking practices and be transparent about how MediaTek approaches benchmarking, which has always been a complex topic.

First, here is the statement that we shared with AnandTech in response to their story:

MediaTek follows accepted industry standards and is confident that benchmarking tests accurately represent the capabilities of our chipsets. We work closely with global device makers when it comes to testing and benchmarking devices powered by our chipsets, but ultimately brands have the flexibility to configure their own devices as they see fit. Many companies design devices to run on the highest possible performance levels when benchmarking tests are running in order to show the full capabilities of the chipset. This reveals what the upper end of performance capabilities are on any given chipset.

Of course, in real world scenarios there are a multitude of factors that will determine how chipsets perform. MediaTek’s chipsets are designed to optimize power and performance to provide the best user experience possible while maximizing battery life. If someone is running a compute-intensive program like a demanding game, the chipset will intelligently adapt to computing patterns to deliver sustained performance. This means that a user will see different levels of performance from different apps as the chipset dynamically manages the CPU, GPU and memory resources according to the power and performance that is required for a great user experience. Additionally, some brands have different types of modes turned on in different regions so device performance can vary based on regional market requirements.

We believe that showcasing the full capabilities of a chipset in benchmarking tests is in line with the practices of other companies and gives consumers an accurate picture of device performance.

Beyond this statement, we want to share some additional insights about benchmarking since this is an important conversation for the industry to have. As any tech-savvy consumer knows, benchmarking can be a helpful way to quantitatively measure the performance of a device. Of course, it can be a challenge to compare benchmarking scores when devices are built and optimized differently, which is one reason why device rankings often vary across different benchmarking platforms.

Just about every modern smartphone is designed to operate differently under different circumstances, meaning that devices are optimized to adjust for power and performance depending what applications are being run. MediaTek is known for our intelligent power savings innovations, which encompass a wide range of technologies that dynamically manage a device’s computing resources to provide a sustained user experience. This means that the device will only run full throttle (which eats up battery life) when it’s absolutely necessary for a good user experience. Our chipsets deliver a big power boost when the most demanding applications are being run so people can enjoy smoother gameplay and get the most out of the latest AI applications. On the other hand, our chipsets will operate in an ultra-power savings mode when you’re doing light tasks like checking email.

We pride ourselves on offering our customers design flexibility, so ultimately device makers have the final say about what types of optimizations they want to include in Android Package Kits (APKs). Many brands have agreed that consumers want to understand the full capabilities of a chipset for benchmarking tests. And while high performance is one benchmark, at the same time brands understand that battery life is one of consumers’ top factors in choosing a smartphone, so it’s critical to minimize power consumption whenever possible as well. Furthermore, certain brands sometimes give consumers in specific regions the option to enable advanced modes (like “sports mode” or “monster mode”) to maximize performance. These modes are switched off in other regions, so device performance can also vary based on regional market requirements.

We do find it interesting that AnandTech has called into question the benchmarking optimizations on MediaTek powered devices, when these types of configurations are widely practiced across the industry. If they were to review other devices, they would see, as we have, that our key competitor has chipsets that operate in the exact same way – what AnandTech has deemed cheating on device benchmarking tests.

As we mentioned above, we follow accepted industry benchmarking standards and are confident that the capabilities of our chipsets are being accurately represented in benchmark tests.

With nearly one in three mobile phones around the world powered by MediaTek, we’re enabling consumers around the globe to enjoy reliable connectivity, greater processing power and intelligent features like AI and smart imaging. We thank all of our customers, partners and fans for their support over the years, and look forward to continuing to drive features and consumer expectations forward for the next generation of mobile computing.

Thank you,

The MediaTek team

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/realme-6-launches-in-europe-with-mediatek-helio-g90tRealme 6 launches in Europe powered by MediaTek Helio G90T2020-04-07T09:00:00+00:002020-04-07T08:50:04+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Realme 6 is now available in European markets. This gaming-centric smartphone features the hugely powerful MediaTek Helio G90T inside - an octa-core processor with two Arm Cortex-A76 CPUs that boost up to 2.05GHz and the Arm Mali-A76 graphics boosting up to 800MHz. Gamers also get an ultra-sharp 2400 x 1080 display with 90Hz super-high refresh rate that makes the on-screen action silky smooth.

Realme includes its 30W 'Flash Charge' wired charging via USB-C that will boost the 4,300 mAh battery to 50% in just 20 minutes. Up to 8GB memory and 128GB of fast UFS storage, plus microSD card expansion that's available in addition to the two 4G SIM slots (dual 4G SIM provided by the G90T) meaning you don't have to compromise on connectivity or storage space.

Realme 6 features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and AI face unlocking for security. Choose from Comet Blue or Comet White and it ships with the new Realme UI / ColorOS 7 based on Android 10.

Dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) enables 5G NR and LTE to coexist by sharing the same frequency spectrum. In the video, Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates its verified test solutions based on the R&S CMX500 and R&S CMW500 radio communication testers and the R&S CMsquares unified test software, along with a MediaTek Dimensity 5G smartphone representing the end-user device. This scenario simplifies signaling testing with DSS in non-standalone (NSA) mode.

The MediaTek Dimensity 5G SoC family brings smart and fast together to power the world’s most capable 5G devices. The name ‘Dimensity’ highlights how MediaTek’s 5G solutions are driving new waves of innovation and experiences, offering an unrivaled combination of connectivity, multimedia, AI and imaging innovations for premium and flagship devices.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/worlds-first-8k-tv-with-wi-fi-6Introducing the World’s First 8K TV with Wi-Fi 62020-03-13T00:30:00+00:002020-03-11T22:06:33+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek and Samsung have collaborated to make the world's first Wi-Fi 6-enabled 8K TV. The Samsung 8K QLED Y20 delivers a premium 8K streaming experience, powered by a custom MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 solution.

Wi-Fi 6 connectivity gives it multi-Gigabit throughput and more reliable streaming - a necessity to support 8K's four-fold increase in resolution over 4KTVs.

“Samsung is a long-standing strategic partner of MediaTek, and its consistent drive to innovate has allowed MediaTek to continue to bring industry-leading IC solutions, like our Wi-Fi 6 family to market,” said Jerry Yu, MediaTek Corporate Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Intelligent Devices Business Group. “Samsung is driving growth of the premium smart TV segment and collaborating with them on Wi-Fi 6 and 8K is just the start of a strong global demand for advanced connectivity and Wi-Fi 6 solutions.”

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/q-a-with-mediatek-general-manager-rituparna-mandal-advice-for-women-in-techQ&A with MediaTek General Manager Rituparna Mandal: Advice for Women in Tech2020-03-11T21:18:00+00:002020-03-27T16:04:27+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Innovation is worth celebrating, and so are the people who make everything happen behind the scenes. During Women’s History Month, the industry is abuzz discussing some of the incredible women who have played an integral role in developing the tech landscape we depend on. In addition to celebrating tech pioneers like Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper, we also think it’s important to highlight women who are driving the industry forward today, including our very own Rituparna Mandal, General Manager at MediaTek.

Rituparna began her journey with MediaTek in 2015 as Director of Advanced CPU and Foundation IP Technology. She has more than 22 years of experience in the deep tech space, having held a number of roles at Texas Instruments and in addition to her own entrepreneurial endeavors, including creating her own semiconductor technology firm before joining the MediaTek team.

We sat down with Rituparna to learn about her journey, and what being a successful woman in today’s tech industry means to her:

What sparked your interest in technology?

I have enjoyed studying mathematics and science since I was a child. Math and physics were always my favorite subjects throughout my years at school, and I found genuine joy in solving a complex mathematical equation or a physics problem. Additionally, my parents come from very humble backgrounds, as they were both first-generation graduates. My father was the first engineering graduate from his village, and it was all uphill from there. I think my inspiration to pursue a career in technology was drawn from him, as well as my mother’s desire to see her daughter become the first woman engineer in the family. That, combined with my own interest in science and math, is what drove me and helped me choose electronic engineering as a field I would build my career on.

What obstacles have you faced as a woman in your field?

I have been fortunate to have not faced the stereotypical biases one would usually be forced to deal with as a woman in a male-dominated field. Again, I attribute a lot of credit to my parents for the way they raised me – never teaching me to believe that I was any different or any less capable because I was a woman. It is this mindset that built my self-confidence to the point where I could conquer anything that I set my mind to, and what helped me through several difficult phases in my career. The support that I received from different managers and organizations throughout my career also provided many opportunities to foster my growth. These personal and professional connections carried me throughout my career, as I could always lean on them for support when I did encounter difficult scenarios.

What brought you to MediaTek?

Prior to MediaTek I founded an IP company, Immensa Semiconductors, along with two other co-founders. MediaTek saw what we had built and proposed an acquisition, which we accepted. Given the fact that MediaTek was opening its doors in Bangalore at that time, it seemed like a great opportunity to become part of a growing new location for an outstanding company. At the time, MediaTek was a fairly small company that was already having a huge impact on leading edge technology and giving many of its competitors a run for their money. Those combined factors drew me to accept this offer and take on a new challenge.

What would you consider to be your biggest career achievement at MediaTek so far?

I feel proud of the nearly five years I have spent with MediaTek. Specifically, I am proud of the fact I am leading the teams that deliver best-in-class cores for the company’s Helio P60 and GT90 products, and how my teams have worked together to meet ambitious benchmark turnaround cycle times. Meeting aggressive power, performance and area (PPA) goals, as well as the tight silicon development period for GT90 to meet customer timelines, has been a challenging but rewarding experience.

Taking on responsibility of leading the Bangalore site has also been a great experience. I’ve been able to drive impact at a grassroots level through several creative approaches, including initiating improved transparency and better communication at all levels, and spearheading the first-ever MediaTek internal technical conference (MTB TechCon) and Bring Your Kids to Work Day. All of these initiatives have helped improve the MediaTek Bangalore work environment overall, and have personally been very satisfying.

What advice would you give to other women interested in pursuing a career in technology?

After spending nearly 23 years growing my career in the semiconductor industry, while also nurturing my life at home as a mother of two boys, as a wife, and as an owner of a number of beloved pets, my journey has been quite eventful to say the least. When I think back, there are things I could have done better, and there are things I am very proud of. From my experience, I have “ten commandments” for women interested in taking a similar path in technology:

1. Never stop learning

2. Invest in friendships and build connections

3. Don’t be afraid to ask questions

4. Forget about work-life balance, and choose your priorities

5. Find your own groove, and just be yourself

6. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone

7. Be sure to save, you may need it for a rainy day

8. Work hard, but also play hard

9. Be grateful

10. Stay motivated by continuously rediscovering excitement in your career

Recognize that there will be days you want to settle for less, or quit altogether. Never forget the spark of passion that made you want to go into a tech career in the first place, and keep your eye on the bigger picture. At the end of your journey, you will look back and be proud of how you built a name for yourself and contributed to this exciting world of innovation.

Dave Stevenson is a professional nature and behind the scenes (BTS) unit photographer who specializes in wildlife photography and runs workshops at London Zoo. He does photo shoots for travel companies, newspapers and magazines, and also offers several photography courses to those who wish to get a deep insight into photography.

Amazon Common Software (ACS) for Devices (preview) is software that makes it faster to integrate Amazon Device SDKs on smart devices. The ACS preview includes support for its Frustration-Free Setup (FFS) and AWS IoT Device SDKs, with Amazon indicating support for its Alexa Voice Service (AVS) Device SDK will arrive later in 2020.

MediaTek MT8516 supports Amazon ACS

MediaTek has worked with Amazon to ensure its MT8516 platform supports Amazon’s Common Software (ACS) and its Frustration Free Setup (FFS).

The MT8516 2-Mic Developer Kit for Amazon AVS alleviates the engineering work required to bring an Alexa-enabled devices to market, allowing brands to focus their efforts on developing novel features and functions for speakers, soundbars and other home appliances. The development kit features MediaTek's advanced Far-Field algorithm that enables it to listen clearly even in noisy or echoing environments. The platform enhances the local sensing of vocal triggers and provides a directional 'beam-of-speech' in reply.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/oppo-reno-3-pro-launched-with-mediatek-helio-p95-insideOPPO Reno 3 Pro launched with MediaTek Helio P95 inside2020-03-04T01:00:00+00:002020-03-04T01:55:49+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The OPPO Reno 3 Pro has just launched in India and following soon in SEA regions. It features the latest MediaTek Helio P95 inside - the new premium P series chip is an AI-powerhouse, pumping performance up an extra 10% in AI benchmarks and gaming compared to the previous generation. In addition, with MediaTek HyperEngine enhancements, it's an ideal chip that blends premium photo, video and gaming experiences together.

With no less than six cameras, including a world’s first 44MP front-facing camera plus dedicated depth sensor combo, the Reno 3 Pro is photography pro. Using OPPO’s Ultra Night Mode that taps the P95’s powerful APU 2.0 using AI Noise Reduction, it can capture superb selfies, even at night or in low-light environments.

At the back the Reno 3 Pro mixes a 64 MP main camera, a 13 MP with telephoto zoom, an 8 MP 109-degree ultrawide and a 2 MP monochrome sensor that enhances light sensitivity. Using OPPO’s Ultra Clear Mode, the 64MP can be boosted to a 108 MP effective resolution capture.

For video capture, enhancements include OPPO’s Ultra Steady Mode Pro, Video Zoom, Video Bokeh and AI Beauty Video, which can all be edited on-device. Doing all this requires a powerful processing mix - and the P95 has it covered. This incldues an octa-core CPU, powerful IMG PowerVR GPU, a leading, MediaTek-designed APU 2.0 and a triple ISP design with hardware-built accelerators for things like depth of field processing and camera control. The P95 is paired to a generous 8GB of LPDDR4x memory and either 128GB or 256GB of storage that’s further expandable via microSD slot. Comprehensive 4G features from the SoC integrated modem include MIMO, 3CA, 256QAM and global IMS support. Dual 4G SIM slots provides essential consumer choice and VoLTE/ViLTE services from both connections.

The Reno 3 Pro's 6.4-inch display uses a gorgeous 20:9 Full HD+ OLED panel with a convenient in-display fingerprint sensor and a dual punch-hole cut out for its two cameras. OPPO adds its VOOC 4.0 fast charging system (30W) to boost the 4,025mAh battery from 0-50% in just 20 minutes. Three eye-catching color choices include Midnight Black, Sky White and Aurora Blue and out the box it runs OPPO's ColorOS 7, based on Android 10.

Operators across Europe, Asia and North America have been commercially launching 5G services at an incredible pace never before seen in any previous cellular network generation. From the spectrum perspective, we have seen a nearly simultaneous commercial launches in both FR1 (below 7.125 GHz) and FR2 (millimeter wave). Most FR1 networks have been deployed at mid-bands with a focus on delivering 5G services in 100MHz with higher capacity, for example in n78. While 5G users in such high bandwidth can enjoy the benefits of eMBB services, there are obvious and expected challenges that have emerged alongside these deployments. With each new generation of cellular communications the frequencies used get increasingly higher, unlocking more bandwidth, but at the same time shrinking the cell coverage area. In 5G, both coverage and capacity are important aspects, especially in early stage of deployment, with a need for indoor penetration in densely populated urban areas as well as with the coverage of vast rural space outside the cities.

These challenges have been anticipated and there is an obvious solution in sight to provide the coverage layer for 5G in low bands. But obstacles remain – almost all accessible low bands are occupied by existing technologies, such as LTE. There are still few options on the table, for example 700 MHz across Europe or 600 MHz in the U.S, yet such options are quite limited both in bandwidth and availability. This inevitably raises the question of re-farming the spectrum from LTE to NR. However, despite the tremendously successful uptake of 5G, the industry expects that most of the traffic in the upcoming years will still be carried by LTE networks till 5G device penetration exceeds that of LTE.

Re-farming low band carriers from 4G without a corresponding increase in 5G devices penetration might lead to congestion of the remaining LTE carriers, degrading indoor coverage for LTE users who still represent most of the subscriber base. In previous generations it took years to start re-farming; for instance, from 2G to 3G and from 2G/3G to 4G. In case of 5G, learning from this experience has led to coverage enhancement solutions that allow a ‘soft’ and flexible re-farming: a “Spectrum Sharing” technique between 4G and 5G, providing a coexistence between 5G and 4G.

Spectrum sharing can be implemented in a static or dynamic manner. The first option means that there will be a dedicated carrier for each technology within the same band. While it has one benefit – it’s transparent to the UE – the spectrum efficiency is insufficient. LTE-only users, currently being a majority, will suffer diminished throughput. Partially or fully overlapped LTE and NR carriers mean the transition is more efficient 5G and 4G coexistence, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS).

The DSS concept is based on the flexible design of NR physical layer. It uses the idea that NR signals are transmitted over unused LTE resources. With LTE, all the channels are statically assigned in the time-frequency domain, whereas the NR physical layer is extremely flexible for reference signals, data and control channels, thus allowing dynamic configurations that will minimize a chance of collision between the two technologies.

One of the main concepts of DSS is that only 5G users are made aware of it, while the functionalities of the existing LTE devices remain unaffected (i.e. LTE protocols in connected or idle mode). Therefore, fitting the flexible physical layer design of NR around that of LTE is needed in order to deploy DSS on a shared spectrum. This paper discusses the various options of DSS implementation, including deployment challenges, possible impacts to data rates, and areas of possible improvements.

This video compares the performance of MediaTek Helio G70 with its direct competitor in areas covering Benchmark results, game launch time and app launch time. The head to head results show that the MediaTek Helio G70 is the superior choice!

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-successfully-completes-5g-dynamic-spectrum-sharing-test-with-ericssonMediaTek successfully completes 4G/5G Dynamic Spectrum Sharing test with Ericsson2020-02-28T00:30:00+00:002020-03-12T04:18:51+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek has successfully completed several rounds of 4G/5G Dynamic Spectrum Sharing joint test, together with Ericsson, in their Non-Standalone lab configuration. The joint test demonstrated Dynamic Spectrum Sharing readiness for commercial deployment from both 5G-integrated SoC and network sides, enabling seamless deployment of 5G New Radio services and 5G coverage expansion without having to wait for low band re-farming.

Future-proof technologies like Dynamic Spectrum Sharing technology maximize spectrum utilization and offer a more comprehensive coverage layer for 5G in via low-band use. Our successful joint trial with Ericsson ensures smooth interoperability when 5G devices and services are available in markets like those in Europe.

Since 4G LTE services will continue as 5G use grows, a key part enabling the smooth transition is Dynamic Spectrum Sharing technology, which is defined in the 3GPP Release 15 standard. Features such as Dynamic Spectrum Sharing in low bands will also create a base for Voice over New Radio (VoNR) deployment in Standalone 5G.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/carbon-mobile-prepares-its-premium-carbon-fiber-smartphoneCarbon Mobile prepares its premium carbon fiber smartphone2020-02-26T00:30:00+00:002020-02-26T00:12:54+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/It's great to collaborate with innovative companies looking to make positive change. Berlin based, Carbon Mobile, has developed the 'world’s first carbon fiber smartphone', and it's powered by the MediaTek Helio P90.

Carbon Mobile's vision for the future of mobile is creating the lightest and thinnest premium smartphone, available in 2020, with impressive specs thanks to the P90's leading AI, high performance CPU and graphics. The Carbon 1 MK II features a stunning design, made possible with advancements in revolutionary material research, driving new levels of miniaturisation and sustainability.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/azure-sphere-adoption-using-mt3260-mcu-continues-to-growAzure Sphere adoption using MediaTek MT3260 MCU continues to grow2020-02-25T07:00:00+00:002020-03-05T03:19:14+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The MediaTek MT3620 - a microcontroller unit (MCU) chip designed in close cooperation with Microsoft for direct integration of Microsoft Azure Sphere security solution - is fueling a successful ecosystem of major brands and global companies, including Starbucks, Leoni, e.on and Goji.

The MT3620 is the only secure, cloud-ready MCU available that allows manufacturers to develop ultra-secure edge devices connected to Microsoft Azure Cloud services. The secure solution provides device authentication and attestation, supports remote over-the-air software updates to maintain security in the face of evolving attacks, and also automates error logging and reporting.

The APU 2.0 (AI processing unit) inside the MediaTek Helio P95 has been boosted to achieve a 10% increase in benchmark performance versus the previous generation, making it one of the most powerful AI processing engines available for 4G smartphones today.

2) AI-Camera

The APU 2.0 enables effective improvements to depth processing, faster scene segmentation, pixel-level adjustment when adding a touch-ups and relighting to pictures, more effective noise-reduction (AI-NR) and even the potential for novel AR/MR apps that track full body movements and gestures.

When recording video or streaming, the AI-camera enhancements mean you’re able to see their effects applied in real-time.

3) Powerful CPUs

Inside the P95 chip is a pair of powerful 'big' Arm Cortex-A75 processors operating up to 2.2GHz, boosting app and game performance to create highly responsive smartphones. Six Cortex-A55 processors operating up to 2GHz are paired together with them in a single octa-core cluster. The processors are all attached to a large L3 cache that further boosts performance.

4) Graphics Boost

It's graphic processor, an IMG PowerVR GM 9446 GPU, has been boosted 10% over the previous generation to enhance gaming and 3D performance even further.

The MediaTek Helio P95 is the first P-series with MediaTek HyperEngine game technology, because even camera-focused buyers still enjoy gaming on the go. MediaTek HyperEngine goes beyond the chip and tune your whole smartphone; it means intelligent networking, rapid touchscreens and vivid visuals that ensure you get fast and smooth action in your favorite games.

6) Big Captures

MediaTek Helio P95 enables device makers to create premium smartphones with up to 64MP cameras that can capture impressive, super high-resolution photos. Brands might also want to build dual camera setups up to 24+16MP, or go further with multi-camera arrays providing more lens and sensor options.

These cameras are all connected to MediaTek’s unique triple ISP that’s capable of powerful 14-bit RAW and 10-bit YUV processing with exceptional power efficiency.

7) Dual 4G SIM

With 4G LTE on both SIMs the user experience remains consistent regardless of how you connect. Dual 4G VoLTE means VoLTE and ViLTE services with the best possible call and live video experience, with faster call setup time and noticeably better sound quality.

8) Fast & Reliable 4G Connectivity

MediaTek Helio P95 integrates a 4G LTE WorldMode modem with 4x4 MIMO, 3CA and 256QAM that provides more reliable connectivity performance even in densely populated spaces such as stadiums, busy shopping districts, offices or airports. Advanced cellular features such as global eMBMS and HPUE and IMS (VoLTE\ViLTE\VoWi-Fi) are supported by cellular operators worldwide.

Read more about the media's reactions to the new MediaTek Helio P95 - designed for high performance, AI-centric 4G smartphones.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/lenovo-ideapad-duet-chromebook-powered-by-mediatek-helio-p60tLenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook powered by MediaTek Helio P60T2020-02-20T00:00:00+00:002020-02-20T02:14:20+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The new Lenovo™ IdeaPad™ Duet Chromebook is a highly portable 10.1” 2-in-1 detachable laptop running Chrome OS - a simple, secure and speedy operating system. Designed specifically for mobile productivity, this Chromebook includes an ultrathin, detachable laptop-grade keyboard with full trackpad and backstand to help you get meaningful work done on-the-go, wherever you are. For those looking to switch from work to fun, it’s as simple as going from laptop to tablet mode by unplugging the keyboard. And with Google Play, a world of gaming and entertainment is always at your fingertips. There’s also support for active USI stylus for drawing or writing on the screen.

MediaTek Helio P60T provides a powerful octa-core CPU, with four Arm Cortex-A73 'big' cores doing the heavy lifting, plus Arm Mali-G72 class graphics and an integrated AI processor, the MediaTek APU. Lenovo pairs this to 4GB of memory and 128GB of storage, plus enough battery for 10 hours of use on a single charge

This month, David McClelland explains how best to capture pets, insects, and animals. David is a tech expert who contributes to national newspapers, TV shows and technology websites. Find out more about him on Twitter @DavidMcClelland.

The VIZIO V-Series enables you to stream your favorite shows, movies, games and more with built-in Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and integrated apps. Control your smart home or the TV directly with support for Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa-enabled voice services and devices; and share photos, music, movies and more with Chromecast and Apple’s Airplay 2.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/oppo-reno-3-with-dimensity-1000l-dominates-antutu-resultsOPPO Reno 3 with Dimensity 1000L dominates Antutu results2020-02-11T04:30:00+00:002020-03-12T04:19:04+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The OPPO Reno 3 5G, powered by a chip from the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 family, now dominates first place in the Antutu performance charts for January, with an incredible score of 397965. This #1 result outperforms second place by over 21%!

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/realme-c3-launched-featuring-mediatek-helio-g70Realme C3 launched featuring MediaTek Helio G702020-02-11T00:30:00+00:002020-02-10T06:58:49+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Realme C3 – first with the new Realme UI – has just launched, and it's powered by the MediaTek Helio G70. Currently available for the Indian market, this 6.5-inch display smartphone features slim-bezels at the front and a choice of vibrant Frozen Blue or Blazing Red colors across the back and edges.

The MediaTek Helio G70 offers a big boost in performance compared to last year’s Realme C2 as it brings the power of Arm ‘Big Core’ into the mix with two powerful Arm Cortex-A75 CPUs in addition to its six Arm-Cortex A55 CPUs in this octa-core chip. In addition its Arm-Mali G52-class graphics provides competitive gaming and MediaTek HyperEngine technology tunes the whole smartphone for an optimum experience.

Realme C3 offers memory/storage options of either either 3/32GB or 4/64GB to choose from, and there’s also an expandable microSD storage to tap into for up to 256GB more. The C3 includes essential dual 4G SIM with VoLTE, and its card slot allows two SIM spaces plus microSD, ensuring you don't need to choose between a second SIM or extra storage.

The C3 boasts a gigantic 5,000mAh battery that can even reverse charge other devices if you get stuck in a pinch.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-helio-g70-and-g80-launches-for-mainstream-gamersSee how MediaTek Helio G70 and G80 makes everyday smartphone gaming better2020-02-10T04:30:00+00:002020-02-11T03:57:06+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Following the huge success of the MediaTek Helio G90T and Redmi Note 8 Pro, we're growing the popular G series of gaming-focused smartphone SoC's with the new MediaTek Helio G70 and G80. These two chips are invigorating everyday smartphone gaming by mixing powerful performance and whole-device enhancements into the latest mainstream 4G smartphones.

The new G70 and G80 include two high performance Arm cores in an octa-core CPU with large, performance-enhancing L3 cache; plus a capable Arm Mali GPU for powerful graphics and fast LPDDR4X. Compared to the G70, the MediaTek Helio G80 boosts CPU and GPU clock speeds giving it that notch higher performance.

Expertly managing the hardware mix in both chips is MediaTek's HyperEngine technology. It intelligently adjusts the balance of CPU, GPU and memory use to ensure smoother, sustained performance and enhanced power efficiency that makes even long gaming sessions a breeze.

In addition to their gaming cred's, HyperEngine is also actively managing 4G and Wi-Fi too in several ways:

Intelligent prediction of Wi-Fi & LTE concurrency that triggers in just 13 milliseconds

A faster response between smartphone and cell-tower

Defer calls while in-game without the connection dropping for a moment

As you'd expect in 2020, both the G70 and G80 enable enticing multi-camera smartphone designs. Brands can build in large sensors up to 48MP, and both chips even incorporate a secure ISP for an extra layer of security when using facial ID.

You can play with the MediaTek Helio G70 today thanks to the Realme C3, the first smartphone to launch featuring the new chip.

Media Reactions

Android Headlines highlights the importance of design: "You don't just slap a gaming label on something and call it good. That doesn't automatically make it a product geared towards gamers. What does is designing something purpose-built. Something that offers features that actually make for a better gaming experience. And that's what MediaTek is saying these chipsets will do."

Phone Radar concludes: "This new Helio G series looks powerful on papers and we should see when the first smartphone launches with this processor."

In its conclusion, Android Central notes: "Hopefully, with more affordable gaming processors like these from MediaTek, it means we'll see some better performing gaming phones in the budget segment this year."

Pocket Now focuses on our 'New Premium' strategy: "The lines are becoming more and more blurred between flagships, mid-rangers, and everything in between. We’re seeing lower tier smartphones get premium flagship features and horsepower, and MediaTek is continuing to deliver on the matter. With the announcement of the MediaTek Helio G70 and G80 chips, the company wants to bring superior gaming experiences to mid-range devices."

WCCFTech: "MediaTek has been on a roll ever since the success of its Helio G90 series of chips. The Taiwan-based chipmaker then went on to release two new 5G-ready chips and now, the company is unveiling two more mid-rangers called Helio G70 and Helio G80."

XDA-Developers: "MediaTek’s G series of Helio chips is aimed at delivering great performance in mobile games without increasing the price significantly beyond the reach of the average consumer."

The AV1 video codec is a landmark change in the video streaming industry. First released in 2018 by the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia), AV1 is royalty-free, crafted to replace the VP9 codec and become the IETF Internet Video Codec (NETVC) standard. AV1 is an ultra-high-performance video codec technology that delivers 20% more compression efficiency over existing VP9+.

From the device-side, as you'd expect from a company with 'media' in the name, MediaTek is leading industries with SoC's that have hardware-based AV1 decoding built-in. This is considerably more power efficient than software-based alternatives, meaning users can enjoy longer battery life while still streaming at the best quality settings.

The setup consisted of a Nokia end-to-end network solution, including 5G access and a fully virtualized 5G network core in a Nokia data center, and a MediaTek 5G user device, all conforming to Release 15 of the 3GPP standard.

The test achieved an ultra-low latency of just 7ms. This near-immediate response will enable use cases with real-time response requirements, such as autonomous vehicles or remote surgery.

This demonstration marks a new milestone towards the roll-out of 5G services in Europe. The implementation on commercial equipment of the 5G Future X architecture, defined by Nokia Bell Labs, is the first portfolio of an end-to-end 5G solution that includes all layers of the network.

By using a virtualized 5G network core in a 5G SA environment, different network layers (network slicing) can be dedicated to different business use cases – whether focused on extreme bandwidth such as business or residential (FWA), smartphone and mobile applications, or ultra-low latency in proposed new-use cases like remote services such as industrial control or healthcare, and autonomous vehicles. With aspiration to bring its comprehensive modem technologies to a wide range of product verticals, MediaTek’s 5G modem technologies - such as the Dimensity series SoC's - support both existing 5G NSA and 5G SA architecture networking, ensuring a seamless transition for users when services migrate.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/open-source-drivers-now-available-for-mt3620-azure-sphere-platformOpen source drivers now available for the MT3620 Azure Sphere MCU2020-01-21T00:30:00+00:002020-03-03T07:22:03+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/New drivers and samples are now available for the Arm® Cortex®-M4 with FPU cores in the MediaTek MT3620 MCU, the first Azure Sphere chip certified by Microsoft. Two developer experiences are now available:

Microsoft will continue to publish instructions to get started with the Cortex-M4 with FPU on the MT3620, along with some associated samples within the Azure Sphere samples repo. While the samples are not complete drivers, they may be instructive in some scenarios, particularly inter-core communications between the Arm® Cortex®-A7 application core and the Cortex-M4 with FPU cores for real-time peripheral I/O processing.

MediaTek MT3620 features an Arm Cortex-A7 application plus two general purpose Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU handling the I/O subsystems. MT3620-based development boards and add-ons are available via Seeed Studio.

The Arm Cortex-A7 processor operates up to 500MHz and includes large L1 cache and L2 cache and integrated SRAM for highly efficient operation over a wide range of potential applications. Two Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU operate up to 200MHz and support the requirements of the many on-chip peripherals including 5x UART/I2C/SPI, 2x I2S, 8x ADC, up to 12 PWM counters and up to 72x GPIO, allowing a diverse range of potential applications.

These two Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU are primarily intended to support real-time I/O processing but can also be used for general purpose computation and control. These cores may run any end-user-provided operating system or run a ‘bare metal app’ with no operating system.

Flash memory to support the Cortex-A7 and both Cortex-M4 with FPU is integrated in the MT3620 package.

Powered by the MediaTek Helio P70, the F15 benefits from its octa-core processor with four 'big' high performance CPU cores, fast graphics and a dedicated AI processor. This is partnered with a capacious 8GB of memory and 128GB ultra-fast UFS storage plus microSD slot for expansion.

Dual 4G SIM provides great consumer choice without compromise and VoLTE/ViLTE services from either connection. OPPO also includes its VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology to juice the large 4,000mAh battery in no time.

OPPO has made this generation 10% lighter and thinner, at a slice under 8mm, while the F15's new "In-display fingerprint 3.0" is 45% faster than the previous generation, providing security with convenience without compromising on all-display coverage.

At the back a quad-camera setups combines a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots. The F15's 16MP selfie camera is housed within the elegant waterdrop notch at the front.

See the first impression videos of the new OPPO F15 below:

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/alcatel-3l-powered-by-mediatek-helio-p22Alcatel 3L powered by MediaTek Helio P222020-01-14T00:30:00+00:002020-01-10T02:04:16+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/
The Alcatel 3L (2020) is a strongly featured, mainstream 4G smartphone powered by the MediaTek Helio P22. It packs a triple rear camera that mixes a large 48MP main camera with 5MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro shooter to give users a great mix of photography and video options. At the front an 8MP selfie camera is nestled into the tiny notch in its 6.2-inch HD+ IPS display, while on the edge a dedicated The Google Assistant Button enables quick voice control for effortless accessibility.

Inside the 3L, the MediaTek Helio P22 is paired with 4GB of memory, 64GB of storage with microSD card expansion and a large 4,000mAh battery. The Alcatel 3L launches in Q1 2020, and it will be available throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/tonal-fitness-at-home-powered-by-mediatekTonal smart home fitness, powered by MediaTek2020-01-13T00:30:00+00:002020-01-10T00:22:19+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Tonal is an all-in-one fitness system and virtual personal trainer that helps you get stronger, faster. To create its unique fitness system, Tonal has chosen a MediaTek AIoT platform to power its significant requirements in AI vision, provide a high clarity display, connect seamlessly to its smart accessories via Bluetooth and at home Wi-Fi networks for connected services.

The Tonal all-in-one fitness system offers expert-led programs and Coach A.I. that actively learns from your body, can recognize hundreds of moves and creates personalized guidance in real-time. The large display means the coaching guide is clear and easy to follow.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/ruggedized-cat-s32-smartphone-powered-by-mediatek-helio-a20Ruggedized Cat S32 Smartphone powered by MediaTek Helio A202020-01-12T00:30:00+00:002020-01-09T05:21:41+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Cat S32 is an entry 4G toughened smartphone packed with features for harsh or outdoor environments. Powered by a MediaTek Helio A20 quad core processor, it provides a reliable performance for everyday apps, while its extremely efficient 12nm design and the S32's large 4,200mAh battery gives it ample hours of use.

The Cat S32 uses a rugged body certified to IP68 dust proof and waterproof, tested in 1.5 meters of water for 35 minutes. It has also undergone repeated drop testing onto every side and corner from 1.8m onto a steel floor, as well as MIL SPEC 810G tests that ensure the phone can handle the elements in any environment.

Since its designed for use outdoors, the 5.5-inch HD+ display is readable even in direct sunlight. Protected by a scratch-resistant DragonTrail Pro Glass touchscreen, it can be controlled with wet fingers or when wearing gloves.

The MediaTek Helio A20 provides Dual 4G SIM with LTE Cat-6 performance with VoLTE and VoWiFi where available, with Cat providing unique additions such as a Programmable Shortcut Key for Push to Talk (PTT), SOS (Lone worker app), or to easily launch other inbuilt apps like its torch or camera.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-premiercolor-monitor-powered-by-mediatekDell UltraSharp 27 4K PremierColor Monitor, powered by MediaTek2020-01-11T09:30:00+00:002020-01-09T06:47:40+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek powers most of the world's smart TVs, but did you know we also provide the chips that power premium PC monitors too? The new Dell UltraSharp 27 4K PremierColor Monitor, a CES 2020 Innovation Award Honoree, is also one of them.

The latest UP2720Q model, available his month, is aimed at graphics and photography professionals. It can display over 1 billion colors and covers 100% of the Adobe RGB color gamut, 98% of DCI-P3, and 80% of Rec.2020. The UP2720Q can even display two color gamut's at once when using its Picture-by-Picture capability. Dell even outfits this factory-calibrated monitor with its own a colorimeter! Display connectivity includes DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 inputs and Thunderbolt 3 that can be used to daisy-chain additional displays.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-mt7915-wi-fi-6-wave-1-chipset-builds-in-a-range-of-industry-firstsMediaTek MT7915 Wi-Fi 6 Wave 1+ chipset builds in a range of industry firsts2020-01-10T04:30:00+00:002020-01-10T02:04:01+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/At CES 2020, MediaTek is showcasing its latest MT7915 Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5 combo chipset designed for high-performance AP routers, repeaters and mesh networking equipment. Suitable for use at home, in commercial or enterprise applications, the MT7915 chipset family (MT7915A/D) is already available for product development, with first devices expected to launch during Q1 2020.

MT7915 Industry Firsts

The MediaTek MT7915 is the world’s first single chip Wi-Fi 6 Wave 1+ and Bluetooth 5 combo solution. The chip integrates a dedicated RF receiver with ‘Zero-Wait DFS channel monitoring’ – an industry first – that brings faster, highly reliable and easier-to-use connectivity.

MT7915 Patented Features

Patented features include MediaTek ESR (Enhanced Spatial Reuse) technology that further optimizes the efficiency and capacity in a wireless network, and an enhanced internal FEM that improves efficiency by up to 60%. Together it provides the best UL coverage and also better peak throughput versus competitor alternatives.

Comprehensive Wi-Fi 6 Wave 1+ Feature Coverage

Some Wi-Fi 6 Wave 1+ features are only optional and not supported by competitor alternatives, but MediaTek MT7915 ticks the boxes on all of them, such as 1024QAM, UL/DL MU-MIMO user#, spatial reuse and long-range DCM.

MediaTek continues to lead the deployment of Wi-Fi Alliance EasyMeshTM certified products. The EasyMesh standard ensures product interoperability and provides a singular, easily manageable Wi-Fi network that can be extended as far as the deployment requires.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/dimensity-800-has-better-mid-band-5g-performance-than-the-snapdragon-765Dimensity 800 "has better mid-band 5G performance than the Snapdragon 765"2020-01-10T01:00:00+00:002020-02-06T08:37:27+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Since we announced the Dimensity 800 series, media have been analyzing the new chip and its status among the new 5G mid-range market, with many noting its impressive feature-set and expected performance will bring a potentially great 5G experience to the mass market.

Andy Boxall of Digital Trends stated that MediaTek has “blurred the line between its flagship, high-end Dimensity 1000 processor and the mid-range chip so much, it’s difficult to separate them,” pointing out that “…MediaTek needs a new dictionary because it’s not very midrange at all.”

Tom’s Hardware noted a key point that “unlike the new X50 and X55 chipsets from Qualcomm, the Dimensity 800 is a single-chip 5G SoC”

Meanwhile, Michael Allison of Android Central published a story on the Dimensity 800, highlighting the chipset favorably by concluding with, “By bringing [5G capability] to lower-end phones, MediaTek takes us a little closer to that world of 5G everywhere.” With four high performance Arm Cortex-A76 cores “you can expect better multi-core performance in theory from the MediaTek processor.”

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-launches-dimensity-800-5g-soc-seriesMediaTek launches Dimensity 800 5G SoC Series2020-01-08T00:00:00+00:002020-02-06T08:37:36+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Dimensity 800 5G SoC family incorporates high-end 5G features, performance and power-efficiency for New Premium 5G smartphones, bringing these cutting-edge technologies to more people than ever before. The first devices featuring Dimensity 800 Series SoCs are expected to launch in the first half of 2020.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 5G chipset family, which now includes both 1000 and 800 series', offers powerful system-on-chips (SoCs) with integrated 5G modems that deliver significant platform power savings compared to competitors that use two-chip designs. These single chip solutions offer an unrivaled combination of connectivity, multimedia, edge AI and imaging innovations packed into a single, ultra-efficient 7nm chip. So whether you're buying flagship (1000 series) or New Premium (800 series) for your next 5G smartphone, you'll always get an incredible experience, hence why we say with Dimensity, Expect Incredible.

Unequalled 5G Features

2CC CA

Standalone and Non-Standalone 5G NR

Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) technology

Full 2G-to-5G multi-mode

Voice over New Radio (VoNR)

Global sub-6GHz 5G network

Two carrier aggregation (2CC CA) is a critically important 5G smartphone feature. It provides essential, real-world benefits: a 30 percent wider high-speed coverage layer, seamless 5G handover, and higher average throughput performance compared to alternatives that only offer single carrier (1CC, no CA).

Octa-Core with 4X 'Big' Performance Cores:

4X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2GHz

4X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2GHz

We're the first to introduce four high-performance CPU cores to the New Premium smartphone segment, enabling faster app launching, more responsive gaming and significantly more multi-threaded CPU performance to tap into.

Flagship-grade GPU tech:

Quad-Core 'flagship-grade' GPU

MediaTek HyperEngine

We've incorporated a quad-core of Dimensity 1000-class GPU IP into the Dimensity 800 and combined it with MediaTek's HyperEngine gaming technology to provide a no-compromise gaming experience.

MediaTek’s APU 3.0 (AI Processing Unit):

Quad-core APU 3.0

Up to 2.5TOPS

The APU 3.0 provides a generous 2.4TOPS performance and can handle more accurate FP16 calculations where others cannot, enabling the most precise AI-camera results.

Unparalleled Imaging:

Up to four concurrent cameras

Flagship-class AI-Camera enhancements

World's first multi-frame 4K video HDR

Up to 64MP sensors

Hardware depth engine

The flagship-class image signal processor (ISP), support for many cameras and an unmatched catalogue of photographic and video enhancements enable brands to have unparalleled freedom in smartphone design.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-and-orange-collaborate-on-the-djingo-speakerMediaTek and Orange collaborate on the Djingo Speaker2020-01-06T14:00:00+00:002020-01-16T01:36:19+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek's highly popular MT8516 voice assistant chip powers the latest Djingo Speaker, developed for Orange. The mini speaker was developed in collaboration with Arcadyan as the manufacturer and SoftAtHome as the software integrator. As the No. 1 chipset maker by sales volume for voice assistant devices, this design-win continues MediaTek’s leading position in powering the next wave of cutting-edge voice assistant devices.

The MT8516 is an integrated application platform with diverse interfaces and connectivity capabilities for advanced audio and microphone processing. It is designed for cloud-supported voice assistant devices, Google Cast for Audio and products integrated with MediaTek’s PowerAQ acoustic tuning tool. Thanks to the MT8516’s full set of features, the Djingo virtual assistant supports advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing, which enables the new mini speaker to offer a conversational interface to customers.

Due to its design simplicity, the MT8516 reduces time to market while minimizing platform size, enabling smaller, more efficient product designs. MediaTek’s PowerAQ tool provides an easy graphical user interface for signal flow design and audio parameter tuning, removing the need for an additional demand-side platform.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/skyworth-q91-8ktv-powered-by-mediatek-s900Skyworth Q91 8KTV powered by MediaTek S9002020-01-06T08:00:00+00:002020-01-06T07:58:14+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The new Skyworth Q91 8K TV is large, fast and premium-spec'd, with its 75-inch diagonal size and 8K resolution (7680 × 4320) 120Hz IPS display. The display supports Dolby Vision HDR with a full-array of local dimming backlights across 576 zones. Behind the scenes is the mighty MediaTek S900 8KTV SoC, which is partnered to a generous 8.5GB of memory and 128GB of inbuilt storage.

The S900 SoC features a quad-core Arm Cortex-A73 CPU, MediaTek APU (AI processor) and cutting-edge, MediaTek-designed media decoding engine. This is capable of hardware decoding of 8K media streams up to 60fps, and enhancing it with MediaTek AIPQ - an Image Processing Engine that performs real-time digital signal processing to enhance or upscale videos in real-time to 8K resolution at 120FPS.

Skyworth adds an in-built pop-up camera - its TrensAI 2.0 - that aims to enable more than just TV and movies; with the potential video chat, gesture sensing games or user interface, or a display that's automatically reactive to the watching environment to provide a more in-tune user experience.

The Skyworth Q91 is set to launch first in the US in the summer, followed by other global markets.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/google-coral-dev-board-mini-pairing-tpu-to-mt8167-socGoogle Coral Dev Board Mini: pairing TPU to MT8167S SoC2020-01-06T07:00:00+00:002020-01-06T07:22:07+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek has collaborated with Google to create the new Coral Dev Board Mini, which combines a MediaTek MT8167S with Google’s Coral Accelerator Module and wireless connectivity altogether in a small form factor, low-cost hardware development kit.The software runs a derivative of Debian Linux and there's support for a wide range of AI frameworks, such as TensorFlow Lite and AutoML Vision Edge.

The Dev Board Mini is designed for developers to prototype voice and visual processing applications that are processed at the edge, where the speed of local inference allows considerable savings on network bandwidth and cloud compute costs. Processing the data locally also helps preserve user privacy and keeps Corporate/Enterprise information contained where this is preferred.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediateks-rich-iot-sdk-v20-0-release-available-now-for-i300-and-i500-chipset-seriesMediaTek’s Rich IoT SDK v20.0 release available now for i300 and i500 chipset series2020-01-06T00:30:00+00:002020-01-05T23:05:10+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek has just launched its Rich IoT SDK v20.0. Developed in partnership with BayLibre, v20.0 supports i300A, i300B and i500 hardware platforms, allowing very easy development and deployment so device makers can integrate the latest features required for next-generation smart devices.

The Rich IoT SDK v20.0 supports Yocto 3.0 Linux and Android 10 to enable customers and third party partners from the MediaTek ecosystem to develop a complete solution with Computer Vision algorithms, AI models and custom applications on top of the base layer functionality.

The Rich IoT SDK keeps upgrading for compatibility with the most recent industry standards while MediaTek chipsets drivers are upstreamed into the mainline Linux kernel for long term support. SDK releases are available at a quarterly cadence, and include support for over-the-air (OTA) updates to bring features improvement as well as enable security patches. Security updates and maintenance in the IoT market are critical for device manufacturers to patch vulnerabilities and protect end-users. Designed around an unified BSP for MediaTek’s i300A, i300B and i500 chipsets, the SDK v20.0 distributes the Edge Computing workload across the available processing units (CPU, GPU and APU) while leveraging MediaTek’s ultra-low power design to support the demand of next generation Edge AI devices, reducing the development cost and accelerating the time-to-market.

The SDK supports the core technology needed for voice assistant devices based on Amazon Alexa Voice Services or Google Assistant, and is modular to enable other product categories requiring display, camera, motor control and cloud services. Additionally, there is no vendor lock-in, and the unified software can be deployed on multiple MediaTek platforms, providing more customer flexibility. The software will be available in Linux and Android builds, and will include pre-integrated third party services and solutions including Amazon AVS SDK, Vesper MEMS microphone array support, Spotify eSDK, Homekit mFI and Airplay2.

Upon customer request, the Rich IoT SDK v20.0 is made available by MediaTek’s partner, BayLibre.

“With MediaTek’s Rich IoT SDK v20.0 and hardware platforms, OEMs have the software, tools and go-to-market hardware platforms to succeed in developing smart, connected IoT products. In addition to leading the development of the Rich IoT SDK, BayLibre also provides comprehensive engineering services to customers building the next generation of intelligent devices based on the i300A, i300B and i500 platforms. The software development services available from BayLibre span from product concept through manufacturing and launch: from hardware validation & board bring-up to platform customization, support, and maintenance. BayLibre also manages key software partnerships and 3rd party integrations, including audio algorithms providers, AI & ML partners, cloud platform partners and more” said Michael Turquette, CEO of BayLibre.

Rich IoT SDK v20.0 will support the new Pumpkin i500 EVK designed by OLogic which is expected to be available in Q1’2020. Pumpkin i500 is a single-board computer optimized for CV and AI Edge Computing and connected to Cloud services required in IoT targeted applications (Embedded, Industrial, Smart Home, Smart City, and Robotics). Pumpkin i500 will also be available on Seeed Studio like Pumpkin i300.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/phyn-smart-water-assistant-ces-2020-innovation-award-honoreePhyn Smart Water Assistant honored with CES 2020 Innovation Award2020-01-03T00:00:00+00:002019-12-26T05:12:23+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Phyn Smart Water Assistant is a DIY device that monitors the water in an entire home to provide fixture-by-fixture intelligence, enabling users to track water consumption, identify areas of excess use, and take action to conserve and save money.

MediaTek Rich IoT solutions can power a huge range of devices, such as Phyn's innovative device, leveraging our platforms that range from miniaturized, ultra power-efficient focused to high performance, edge-processing powerhouses. Start from a hardware evaluation kit and then work with an ecosystem of assured design partners and flexible software environments.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/redmi-note-8-pro-featuring-g90t-wins-mid-ranger-of-the-yearRedmi Note 8 Pro featuring G90T wins mid-ranger of 2019!2019-12-31T00:30:00+00:002019-12-30T08:19:52+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/GSMArena asked its readers to pick the best smartphones of 2019 in three categories - Flagship, Midrange, Entry-level. With over 70,000 readers picking between 20 smartphones per category, the competition was truly fierce. The results are in:

The Redmi Note 8 Pro, powered by MediaTek Helio G90T, dominated the mid-range category. The smartphone received over half the votes in the final round, leaving all others in the dust; second place was far behind, gathering only 16% of the vote. It's the second 'best of 2019' award in as many days for the Redmi Note 8 Pro / MediaTek Helio G90T combo.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/benchmarks-show-oppo-reno-3-outperforms-the-reno-3-proBenchmarks show OPPO Reno 3 is faster than the Reno 3 Pro2019-12-30T02:00:00+00:002020-02-06T08:37:46+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Gizchina has unearthed benchmarks comparing the new OPPO Reno 3 to the Reno 3 Pro, with the non Pro - featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 1000 family chip - is faster by a significant margin, so be sure to get the right one when you buy your first 5G smartphone!

According to the AnTuTu benchmark scores, the Reno 3 is around 25% faster in CPU and GPU performance than the Pro, featuring mainstream SD 765G, cementing the flagship status of the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 family.

The OPPO Reno 3 launched in China on December 26th 2019. Available in Misty White, Moon Night Black, Sunrise Impression and Blue Starry Night, the Reno 3 ticks many 'must-have' boxes with its 6.4-inch Full-HD+ 20:9 AMOLED display that even has TUV Rheinland certification. 800-nits peak brightness means it also supports HDR10+ content, while an ultra-fast 180Hz touch polling-rate makes sure it never misses a touch, and its in-display fingerprint sensor provides convenience.

OPPO has managed to squeeze a large 32MP selfie camera into the tiny notch, while at the back a 64MP main camera is paired to an ultra-wide camera, plus mono and depth-focused secondary cameras that enhance low-light and bokeh shots respectively.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/awards-season-for-redmi-note-8-pro-with-mediatek-helio-g90tXiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro wins Budget Phone of the Year2019-12-27T01:30:00+00:002020-01-04T00:54:30+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Redmi Note 8 Pro powered By MediaTek Helio G90T has been awarded several times as one of the best devices of 2019. News 18 Tech And Auto Awards named the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro "Budget Phone of the Year", while Mobility India has recognized both the Redmi Note 8 Pro and our MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, and 91mobiles awarded the Redmi Note 8 Pro in their "Voice of the Industry Awards".

The Indian smartphone market is the world's second largest, and affordable, high performance smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro are incredibly popular. The Redmi Note 8 Pro beat the other contenders for this year's budget phone of the year award, ticking many boxes with its impressive design, bright display, quad cameras and, of course, it's class-leading performance. Read News18's full review of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, here.

News18.com hosted the third edition of the Tech & Auto Awards on December 10 in New Delhi to celebrate and honor the products and innovations in the technology space as well as the automobile industry in India.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/ericsson-and-mediatek-complete-the-industrys-first-successful-vonr-interoperability-testEricsson and MediaTek achieve industry’s first successful 5G SA VoNR interoperability test2019-12-21T00:00:00+00:002020-03-12T04:19:54+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/5G deployments in 2019 currently use a non-standalone architecture. In 2020 the first standalone (SA) 5G networks will be deployed, and as part of the interoperability preparation, MediaTek and Ericsson have just completed the industry’s first successful Voice over New Radio (VoNR) interoperability test.

The test involved the use of an end-to-end solution from Ericsson and user device featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 1000, deployed on a 3.5GHz TDD band.

Ericsson has collaborated with MediaTek in interoperability tests spanning SA NR, 5G Core and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) to ensure that voice support is enabled as service providers evolve their 4G networks to stand alone 5G. SA NR networks will enable a range of new services and simplify network architecture, leading to lower costs for operators and better performance for users.

Although where SA is not yet available, the two partners have also successfully tested Evolved Packet System (EPS) Fallback. The first commercial 5G smartphones, including MediaTek Dimensity series chipsets, will offer dual-mode connectivity to tap 5G for high bandwidth data traffic while using 4G for voice calls with EPS Fallback. The final step, however, will remove 4G from the equation altogether, with the exclusive use of 5G (NR standalone) for both voice and data services.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/how-ai-will-revolutionize-the-future-of-tech-q-a-with-mediateks-anku-jainHow AI will Revolutionize the Future of Tech: Q&A with MediaTek’s Anku Jain2019-12-19T23:40:00+00:002019-12-26T09:50:17+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek is driving forward Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation with its cutting-edge system-on-chips (SoCs). To understand more about MediaTek’s view on AI and its AI-enabled portfolio, we spoke to Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India.

Why is AI innovation important to MediaTek?

AI is becoming a critical product differentiator across industries. From the smart home to smartphones to connected cars, AI (and edge AI in particular) will create better, smarter consumer experiences. If you look at smartphone manufacturers, for example, it’s clear that there’s been a shift from the focus on selling technology products to a new emphasis on delivering compelling and personalized experiences for consumers. AI-powered features – enabling better photography, faster gameplay and more – will become a more essential part of manufacturer roadmaps over the next few years.

We have deeply invested in our AI-enabled portfolio, which includes NeuroPilot, an AI ecosystem with efficient and powerful AI-processors for smartphones and other connected devices. These solutions are powered by edge AI, which means the AI processing is done on the device, rather than relying on the cloud. While sending information to the cloud is bandwidth intensive and requires a fast internet connection, edge AI processing is much quicker and works even if a device is offline. Edge AI also keeps information private since data remains on the device.

Last year MediaTek announced its “AI Powerhouse” Helio P90 SoC. What’s the progress on that?

The launch of MediaTek’s Helio P90 introduced one of the most powerful AI chipsets available for smartphones today. The AI processing unit (APU) 2.0 can generate an incredible 1165GMACs, which is over 50 percent more powerful than high-end competitor devices. One of the most interesting AI-based capabilities enabled by this chipset is the recognition of human poses in real time, which can unlock interesting possibilities like correcting posture during yoga or golfing. Altogether the Helio P90 provides unprecedented potential for device makers and app developers to tap into, and new and innovative smartphone experiences for users. OPPO integrated the MediaTek Helio P90 in its new handset Reno2 Z, and there are many more handsets with the Helio P90 that will be unveiled over the next year.

There’s been an explosion of growth in voice assistant devices. What types of solutions are you developing for this market?

Our focus on user experience and automation is enabling device makers to develop smarter products that consumers can interact with seamlessly. AI voice assistant devices (VADs) are becoming extremely popular across segments, particularly home, mobile and automotive. Consumers can control these devices with just their voice to instantly access a world of information. Furthermore, we’re seeing that AI is moving beyond voice to vision. In addition to supporting traditional VADs like smart speakers, MediaTek also supports a range smart devices with displays and cameras to bring consumers even more ways to interact with their gadgets.

AI will certainly disrupt many industries, but it won’t directly cause job losses. The Economic Times wrote about a study by Teamlease Services which estimated that 52-69 percent of repetitive and predictive roles in industries like manufacturing and transportation will see some form of automation in the next couple of years. As a result, new types of jobs and opportunities will open up, much of which we can’t even imagine today. Backing up that point, a study by EY and Nasscom revealed how the workforce mix could change by 2022. The study predicted that new types of technologies will result in nine percent of the workforce deployed in new jobs that do not exist today and 37 percent of workers in positions where the skillsets have radically changed. These are all reasons to think positively about AI and be prepared to embrace new technologies.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/nokia-2-3-powered-by-mediatek-helio-a22Nokia 2.3 powered by MediaTek Helio A222019-12-18T09:00:00+00:002019-12-18T06:37:40+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Nokia 2.3 is its latest entry-level Nokia Android smartphone, and it's powered by the MediaTek Helio A22. The A22 is a 2GHz quad-core chip with IMG PowerVR-class graphics and MediaTek NeuroPilot support for its AI-enhancements. It's 12nm manufacturing process combined with MediaTek CorePilot control means this tiny chip is also ultra-power efficient.

The Nokia 2.3 features a 6.2-inch display with HD+ resolution and tall 19:9 ratio also. Upgrades over the previous 2.2 are the dual-camera setup, bigger 4,000mAh battery and latest Bluetooth 5. The large battery is also backed by AI-assisted power-savings technology that provides up to 2-day battery life.

The 13 MP main camera and supporting depth sensor get AI-support for enhanced portrait mode and low light imaging, while the 'recommended shot' function helps choose the best picture from an automated burst. At the front a 5MP selfie-camera features AI-backed, secure face unlock. On the side a dedicated Google Assistant button can easily trigger the voice assistant service for tasks.

Its 32GB internal storage can be boosted by large microSD cards up to 512GB, while models with dual 4G SIM are also available in some regions, ensuring the best connectivity from both data connections. Available in Cyan Green, Sand and Charcoal, the 3D nano-textured cover means its easy to grip and looks great. Nokia ships its 2.3 as an Android One device that offers the native Google experience without customization.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/best-performing-mid-range-phone-redmi-note-8-pro-with-g90tBest performing mid-range phone: Redmi Note 8 Pro with G90T2019-12-12T07:00:00+00:002019-12-12T07:17:04+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/For the second month in succession, the highly popular Redmi Note 8 Pro featuring the MediaTek Helio G90T inside has topped the Antutu performance chart. The 6GB RAM +128GB storage variant of Note 8 Pro took first place with an average Antutu score of 283,092 points.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-wins-outstanding-asia-pacific-semiconductor-company-at-gsa-awardsMediaTek wins Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company at GSA Awards2019-12-09T04:00:00+00:002019-12-10T20:17:34+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek has won Outstanding Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Company at the GSA Awards 2019. It's the sixth time MediaTek has received the award (2012-2016), which recognizes outstanding companies headquartered in Asia-Pacific that have a global impact through a strong vision, portfolio and market leadership.

Q: MediaTek has introduced its first 5G SoC series designed for sub-6GHz networks. Why designing sub-6GHz solutions is your first choice?

A: Actually we have been engaged in the development of 5G SoCs for both sub-6GHz and mmWave networks at the same time. Then strategically, we decided to roll out sub-6GHz solutions first according to data and information disclosed by GSMA. GSMA has disclosed that among the 51 telecom carriers which have developed 5G technology, as many as 48 choose sub-6GHz networks and two plan to support both mmWave and sub-6GHz. Only one carrier has developed mmWave. Therefore, MediaTek's product roadmap is based on customer demand and market trends.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/motorola-one-macro-powered-by-mediatekMotorola One Macro, powered by MediaTek2019-12-05T04:30:00+00:002019-12-20T04:17:50+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The Motorola One Macro includes a unique triple rear camera design. One of which, as the name suggests, is a dedicated Macro Vision camera that brings you 5X closer than normal to the subject, so you can focus on the finest details. The other two cameras include a 13MP main sensor, which is supported by lightning-fast laser auto-focus and a dedicated depth sensor, which creates perfect portraits even in low-light.

The One Macro is powered by the MediaTek Helio P70. Inside is an octa-core CPU that includes four big Arm Cortex-A73 cores operating up to 2.1GHz, plus a powerful Arm Mali-G72 class graphics processor that's great for gaming. A dedicated AI processing unit (APU) also in the chip means AI-camera tasks are efficiently and speedily handled.

Motorola pairs the P70 to 4GB of fast LPDDR4X memory, plus 64GB of storage that's further expandable by adding an SD card up to 512GB. A capacious 4,000mAh battery keeps everything going for up to 2 days, and there's also rapid charging ready for when it needs a boost.

Outside, the One Macro is available in unique Space Blue and Ultraviolet color options, while the front features an 8MP selfie-camera and 6.2-inch "Max Vision" HD+ display. This uses a tall 19:9 ratio that's great for seeing more of your social feed or webpage when held normally, or spun around widescreen it's ideal for streaming shows and movies. Whether you’re going for a run or taking a call in the rain, the water-repellent design keeps it protected inside and out.

Focusing on large screen entertainment and with powerful front-facing stereo speakers, the Smart Tab 7 is ideal for music and video streaming. With a built-in kick-stand and voice recognition technologies, just sit it upright on a spare surface and go hands-free at home.

Weighing just 268 grams it's extremely light and easily portable, while its Kids Mode and Eye Care built in make it perfect for younger users.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/dimensity-1000-the-5g-modem-tech-inside-the-most-advanced-smartphone-socDimensity 1000: The 5G modem tech inside the most advanced smartphone SoC2019-12-03T09:30:00+00:002020-03-12T04:21:58+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek Dimensity 1000It’s been years in the making, and we’ve put our efforts into creating more than just a single chip; our 5G technologies will inevitably become part of all our product lines, in a commitment for the long-term. But for now, we’ve created the right product for right time, built to the absolute best of our ability. Here’s a deeper look inside the tech that makes the Dimensity 1000:

Creating not just the best chip, but the best platform that builds the best smartphones

In addition to its leading performance CPU, GPU, AI processing units, cutting-edge imaging and video capture hardware, the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 integrates a full 5G NR (sub-6GHz) modem all into a single chip (the ‘SoC’).

Despite the extreme complexity of a 5G modem, integrating it into the same tiny piece silicon as the rest of the processing elements gives it distinct an advantage in power efficiency and performance. The overall platform size is also minimized so brands can use the extra space for other key features such as bigger batteries or larger camera sensors. Current flagship alternatives use two-chip solutions that combine application processor with separate 5G modem, which is just one of the reasons MediaTek Dimensity 1000 now leads in design.

To achieve a 5G connection requires more than the SoC alone, though. The Dimensity series is connected to other MediaTek chips such as the cellular RF transceiver, envelope tracker and power amplifier, then to the RF front-end (RFFE) and up to eight antennas to complete the 5G platform.

Building an RFFE ecosystem for everywhere

While MediaTek focuses its considerable expertise to create the 5G Modem, Transceiver, Power Amplifier, Envelope Tracker and Power Management ICs, we still partner with a range of companies with specific expertise in RFFE products. This creates a complete, yet flexible platform that offers exceptional performance and power-efficiency characteristics, while also adhering strictly to 5G standards. That flexibility is important, because smartphone design is not a one-size fits all approach. The collaborative platform allows smartphone brands can tailor their designs to meet certain market needs, or to second-source RFFE components and ensure there is enough supply to reduce risk if the product is particularly popular.

Platform collaborations are the standard practice when creating any product, which is why industry standard specifications are created; this includes other essential smartphone components like memory, storage, cameras, displays, batteries, or all the other supplementary ICs.

Our power efficiency advantage

At the chip-level, fully integrating the 5G modem into the smartphone SoC means much lower power use than an external modem chip. We combine it all together using the latest, most power efficient 7nm manufacturing process at TSMC. Also unique among its peers, our transceiver chip is built on an advanced 12nm process, also making it the most power efficient in the industry.

At the platform level our power-efficiency advantages continue. Since MediaTek also makes the power management (PMIC), Envelope Tracker, Power Amplifier and Transceiver we can control power use to a much greater degree when the cellular connection is active, shaving off milliwatts in several areas to collectively save more power, thus allowing us to be more efficient than competitor alternatives.

Beyond this, our technologies such as MediaTek TAS (transmitting antenna switching), a collective of uplink and coverage enhancements (please review our whitepaper) and long-term collaborations with the RFFE ecosystem means at every stage we’ve worked to make MediaTek Dimensity series smartphones extremely power optimized.

5G Carrier Aggregation is an essential feature for 5G smartphones in 2020 and beyond

As with 4G LTE, 5G Carrier Aggregation brings significant benefits. The MediaTek Dimensity series is the currently only smartphone series with integrated modem that offers 5G carrier aggregation. Here’s why it’s so significant:

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 can provide up to 4.7Gbps downlink performance purely via 5G NR, making it the world’s fastest 5G integrated SoC for smartphones. Other 5G SoC products currently only offer up to 2.3Gbps, but by using the advantage of carrier aggregation we can combine two 5G links together to deliver up to 4.7Gbps.

The fastest 4G LTE-enabled smartphone modems can provide up to 2Gbps (Cat-20) performance. However, to achieve this they require eight connections to cell towers (8CC CA), making this a highly compute and power intensive activity that’s also subject to availability. In comparison, 5G can achieve up to 2.3Gbps via a single link, and with two carriers aggregated (2CC CA) that doubles to a maximum of 4.7Gbps. The result is a better user experience: enjoying the fastest possible connectivity with superb power efficiency per byte transferred.

Seamless Handover

5G Carrier Aggregation enables higher average speeds and a seamless handover between two connection areas. Without this technology a user will suffer performance dips as they transition between two connections.

Making 5G a combination of Fast, Effective & Power Efficient

5G NR with carrier aggregation can even approach current levels of mmWave performance, while not being limited by distance, line-of-sight, or the extra cost, power-use and the extra space required to add all the separate mmWave components into a smartphone. We believed focusing our energies on 5G NR with carrier aggregation is a better solution for customers buying 2020 smartphones because it provides considerably more power efficiency and seamless connectivity that reaches further, while also offering extremely fast download speeds and smartphone brands have more internal space for innovative features.

Expect fast growth of 5G CA services

Compared to all previous cellular generations, 5G services are being rolled out faster than ever before. This means you can expect fast growth of carrier aggregation services in many regions, quickly providing its essential benefits.

With this in mind, it’s easy to see how 5G carrier aggregation will rapidly become important so you wouldn’t want to spend money on a flagship 5G smartphone without it.

Our list of 'world's first' continues...

Building on our history of leadership in dual SIM technologies that started in 2008modem designs, we’re introducing 5G+5G dual SIM dual standby (DSDS) to give access to VoNR services and a consistent user experience through speed and service quality via both connections. Some markets demand dual SIM smartphones, and we’re leading the way providing this essential feature.

A leading position for the first wave of 5G Standalone (SA) services

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 supports both non-standalone (NSA) and standalone (SA) architectures, enabling it the best flexibility to accommodate any 5G connection as new deployments continue around the world.

Complete Spec Ready

Complete 3GPP Release-15 spec readiness

3GPP standards organization governs the specification of 5G designs. The latest Release 15 set the foundations for the standard that is now being employed by global 5G carriers and smartphone modem makers. 5G will be further enhanced in subsequent Releases 16, 17 and on, as ongoing R&D efforts bear fruit, new market needs and new use-cases arise.

With Johan Johansson, Senior Standards Specialist at MediaTek, having been recently elected as Chairman of 3GPP, MediaTek is now more than ever an integral part of this international partnership and we actively contribute to each Release.

Supporting Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS)

Since 4G LTE services will continue as 5G use grows, a key part enabling the smooth transition is Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS). Using a simple network software upgrade this allows cellular providers to initially allow 4G and 5G to coexist at the same time and dynamically allocate the right amount of spectrum to each based on demand. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 supports DSS.

Leading R&D efforts for 3GPP Release 16, 17 and future.

We’ve committed over 100 billion NTD (>3.3Bn USD) in 5G R&D to date, so the new Dimensity mobile series is only the beginning. MediaTek is deep into the development and proposals of new wireless technologies that will refine and improve the 5G experience in future 3GPP Releases.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediateks-5g-timelineTaking leadership: MediaTek's 5G timeline2019-11-28T04:30:00+00:002020-03-12T04:22:03+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek has taken a comprehensive approach to 5G development where our 5G technologies will ultimately be integrated throughout our broad product range, including smartphones, home and automotive. This includes integration into the SoC, such as our Dimensity 1000, as discrete entities within a platform, such as our Helio M70, or in key partnerships with industry leaders, such as Intel's 5G-enabled laptop platforms from 2021.

We’ve committed over 100 Billion NTD (>3.3Bn USD) in 5G R&D to date and we have a long track record of R&D achievements that have built a rock-solid foundation ready for today's products and those of the future.

With Johan Johansson, Senior Standards Specialist at MediaTek, having been recently elected as Chairman of 3GPP, MediaTek is now more than ever an integral part of this international partnership that governs cellular standards, and we actively contribute to each Release.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/digital-trends-meets-mediatek-ceo-rick-tsaiDigital Trends meets MediaTek CEO, Rick Tsai2019-11-28T00:30:00+00:002019-12-10T20:24:01+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Digital Trends recently met MediaTek CEO, Rick Tsai, to chat about his leadership, the changes he was making at MediaTek, get a little advise ("one of the best pieces of advice he has ever received was to “do the right things, right.”) and growing MediaTek's recognition in the 5G-era:

“To do this, MediaTek doesn’t just need a headline-grabbing product; it needs the right product for right now, built to the absolute best of its ability. That product is the Dimensity 1000 5G chip. The new chip, as well as the planned family of other 5G chips coming next year, is the result of MediaTek’s transformation. Described as having the world’s most advanced 5G SoC architecture, the chip is packed with world firsts, and comes at a time when the smartphone world is gearing up for a giant 5G push. It’s undeniably impressive, quite unlike anything MediaTek has released in the past, and Tsai’s eyes glinted when he said, “When I am asked what are my proudest moments, this is one of them.’”

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-dimensity-1000-tops-antutu-performanceMediaTek Dimensity 1000 tops Antutu performance2019-11-27T05:00:00+00:002020-03-12T04:22:08+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/As you can see in the above pic clipped from the Antutu result, the Dimensity 1000 has an immense Antutu score of over 511k, making it currently the world’s fastest smartphone chip!

Inside the chip there are four of the latest Arm 'Big' cores - Cortex-A77 - operating up to 2.6GHz, plus four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores operating up to 2.0GHz and a large L3 cache accessible by all cores. This, plus the chip's leading 7nm manufacturing process gives it supreme performance for a new flagship 5G smartphone experience.

AI performance has is extremely important to a wide range of smartphone functions, including photography and video capture, video streaming, visual processing applications (AR/XR), users assistants, and much more.

Processing AI tasks at the edge (in the phone SoC itself) is preferred because it can actively work in conjunction with the all the sensors in your smartphone to provide a wholly unique experience. Purely edge-AI response is faster, more secure and more private, but it can also be enhanced by Cloud services that provide additional intelligence and data, giving smartphone makers and app developers great flexibility.

How is the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 better than the rest?

Inside the Dimensity 1000 is MediaTek's latest APU 3.0: a custom-designed hexa-core AI processor with dedicated multi-threading engine to ensure more efficient use of its many powerful cores. The heterogeneous mix of two big cores, three small cores and one tiny core means AI demands are intelligently shuttled to the right core type for maximum power-efficiency.

The APU 3.0 is 2.5X faster than the previous generation APU 2.0, which also topped the same AI ranking last year, making our annual performance increment a monumental upgrade for smartphone users to do ever more.

This new performance potential has enabled us to build a new wave of AI-camera enhancements with Dimensity 1000, which now include video HDR, AI-Shutter, AI-AE, AI-AF, AI-AWB, AI-NR HDR, AI-HDR, and AI facial detection to ensure the complete capture experience is the smartest and fastest ever.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-intel-partner-to-create-5g-enabled-pcs-and-laptopsMediaTek & Intel partner to create 5G-enabled PCs and laptops2019-11-27T01:00:00+00:002020-03-12T04:22:14+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek and Intel are working together to create 5G connected notebooks in key consumer and commercial segments that need ultra-fast, everywhere connectivity. Merging the new capabilities of MediaTek's fast and efficient 5G connectivity with Intel's leading x86-based notebook platforms brings new capabilities to essential softwares. This partnership will introduce a new era of anywhere productivity, enable creators more freedom, enhance online PC gaming and streaming, and even potentially unlock ideas, apps and markets.

Intel is defining its new high performance platform specification, while MediaTek is developing a highly capable and ultra-efficient 5G modem that will be integrated via M.2 card (built by Fibocom). Large global PC and notebook vendors are backing the project, which is due in early 2021.

The collaboration with Intel shows MediaTek’s continuing leadership role in driving the rollout of 5G to the mass market across mobile, home and automotive markets. MediaTek has already unveiled its 5G system-on chip (SoC) for the first wave of flagship 5G smartphones, which uses technologies developed in the Helio M70 modem chip. The new modem is being designed specifically to meet Intel's PC platform specifications, and its development for this collaboration will be based on an ongoing evolution of MediaTek's 5G technologies. Features include, but are not limited to, full multimode 2G-to-5G connectivity, support for 5G NR with both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) network architectures and, essential technologies such as high power user equipment (HPUE) for better range. MediaTek has been extensively proactive in the development of 5G technologies, participating in the standardization of the full 5G feature set, and collaborating with industry leaders to establish a 5G industry ecosystem.

Joe Chen, MediaTek President:

“Our 5G module for PCs, developed in partnership with Intel, is integral to making 5G accessible and available across home and mobile platforms. 5G will usher in the next era of personal computing experiences. Consumers will browse, stream and game faster on their PCs, but we expect them to innovate with 5G in ways we have not yet imagined.”

Gregory Bryant, Intel Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Client Computing Group:

“5G is poised to unleash a new level of computing and connectivity that will transform the way we interact with the world. Intel’s partnership with MediaTek brings together industry leaders with deep engineering, system integration and connectivity expertise to deliver 5G experiences on the next generation of the world’s best PCs.”

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/11-best-bits-of-mediatek-dimensity-100011 best bits of MediaTek Dimensity 10002019-11-26T07:00:00+00:002020-03-12T04:25:34+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/Here's the quick shortcut to the best bits of the Dimensity 1000 - MediaTek's premium 5G that is redefining the flagship smartphone.

MediaTek APU 3.0 fuses 2 big cores, 3 small cores and 1 tiny core in a heterogeneous mix that offers superb performance : power efficiency. With over 2.5X performance than our previous generation APU it offers ludicrous levels of speed for any AI application or enhancement.

6) First Multi-Exposure HDR Video

The Dimensity 1000 is the only smartphone SoC that can record 4K HDR video by capturing every three frames at different exposures and intelligently fuses them into a single video stream, all in real-time.

7) First SoC with Integrated Wi-Fi 6

Another first: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.1+ provide the fastest and most efficient local wireless connectivity. With twin antennas active the Dimensity 1000 can provide up to a Gigabit of data-transfer speeds via Wi-Fi 6 (providing your home router is also capable).

8) Most Accurate Positioning Engine

Support for global GNSS constellations with 25 more L5 bands than any other smartphone chip. When GNSS is unavailable, an intelligent fusion of smartphone sensors provides the longest dead-reckoning performance so you continue to get accurate location readings wherever you go.

9) Blur-busting displays

Brands can tap FullHD+ displays up to 120Hz, and 2K+ up to 90Hz so you get supreme-sensation scrolling experiences and liquid-smooth game visuals.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/redmi-note-8-pro-made-for-the-gamerRedmi Note 8 Pro: Made for the Gamer 2019-11-18T00:30:00+00:002019-11-15T07:31:41+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/The latest smartphone by Xiaomi, the Redmi Note 8 Pro, is designed to deliver an uninterrupted gaming experience, and it's powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T. Combined with MediaTek’s exclusive HyperEngine gaming technology, the result is fast and fluid non-stop action.

It’s the world’s first smartphone to feature a 64MP camera among it's photo-fantastic quad-camera array. With ultra-fast memory, 6.53-inch HDR display and a generous 4500mAh battery and advanced liquid cooling technology, and dual wake-up word for multiple voice assistants, this smartphone is built for the most demanding users.

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]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-and-microsoft-accelerate-the-internet-of-thingsMediaTek and Microsoft accelerate the Internet of Things2019-11-15T04:30:00+00:002019-11-15T07:17:55+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek and Microsoft are collaborating to accelerate the development of IoT solutions. MediaTek has joined ‘Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT’ program to ensure customers can develop new IoT solutions quickly with both hardware and software that has been pre-tested and verified to work with Microsoft Azure IoT services, ultimately resulting in faster time to market. This assurance helps to offset IoT project complexity and uncertainty, where customers can simply choosing and connecting the right set of devices, assets or sensors to the cloud.

MediaTek’s Rich IoT program, the i300B and its evaluation kit the Pumpkin i300 EVK, target a wide range of voice AI, embedded and industrial devices. Critically the platform has the long-term support required by these markets.

What differentiates the Home 1C from others is Baidu have taken the smart speaker concept and mixed it with 4G connectivity and a generous helping of battery power, enabling it to be used just about anywhere and still have the full benefits of its DuerOS AI assistance, anytime it's needed.

This AI home assistant includes a useful touchscreen display, plus camera for taking photos, media player for music, alarm setting, ebook reader, radio, and it can even serve as a mobile hotspot.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-s900-8k-tv-chip-goes-into-volume-production-using-ultra-efficient-12nm-processMediaTek S900 8K TV chip volume production uses ultra-efficient 12nm process 2019-11-12T00:30:00+00:002019-11-11T06:13:40+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek has announced its S900 - its flagship smart TV SoC - has entered volume manufacturing using TSMC’s 12FFC (12nm FinFET Compact) production process, making it The MediaTek S900 is the industry’s first 8K digital TV SoC produced using the highly efficient 12nm process. MediaTek is the world’s number one digital TV chipset provider, powering more than 90% of branded smart TVs globally.

The MediaTek S900 also enables televisions to serve as a control hub for a smart home (AIoT) ecosystem. Since MediaTek also offers one of the widest ranges of smart home platforms, brands can use MediaTek’s NeuroPilot AI cross-development platform to enable control of smart devices in the living room, kitchen, bedroom and more through voice or gesture control for a revolutionary user interface experience.

TSMC’s ultra-low power 12FFC process leads the foundry segment’s 16/14/12nm generation technologies. It allows MediaTek to maximize new feature integration and high-performance heterogeneous processing elements within a tightly controlled power budget, which is essential for digital TV applications. It provides a sweet spot between performance and low power that is ideal for enabling voice recognition and edge AI capabilities in consumer electronics, wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

]]>https://www.mediatek.com/blog/mediatek-and-redtree-collaborate-to-grow-rich-iot-adoption-in-european-marketsMediaTek and Redtree collaborate to grow Rich IoT adoption in European markets2019-11-11T00:30:00+00:002019-11-12T07:23:16+00:00By MediaTek, Inc.https://www.mediatek.com/MediaTek is collaborating with Redtree Solutions - the largest pan-European representative company in the Semiconductor Industry – to maximize the growth of Rich IoT in Europe. Redtree Solutions is a specialist in technical sales of semiconductor solutions, covering 19 countries through Europe.

“Redtree will help us reach more European customers who want to use MediaTek Rich IoT chipset platforms to innovate around industrial and consumer smart products,” said said Pascal Lemasson, head of Business Development and Sales for MediaTek Europe.

MediaTek provides an enticing range of Rich IoT chipset platforms that are ideal for a wide variety of enhanced IoT applications throughout industrial, home, CE, retail and many more, in deployments that require significantly more edge processing capabilities than traditional IoT devices.

MediaTek’s Rich IoT chipset platforms range from entry to high performance, providing the capacity for in-built displays, cameras and AI-vision/voice applications. We work with international design houses, SOMs and ODMs to ensure the development of innovative new products is as approachable and streamlined as possible.